Behavioral Health Supervisor - Jail & Court Based Services

Behavioral Health Supervisor - Jail & Court Based Services

Salary

$83,009.89 - $138,349.74 Annually

Location

ADULT DETENTION CENTER, 10520 JUDICIAL DR, FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00954

Department

Community Services Board

Opening Date

06/27/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S28

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Supports the efforts of Diversion First. As a Behavioral Health Supervisor, you'll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County governments human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board | Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov)

Positions may be in the following areas:

• Adult Detention Center - Jail Based Team

This position serves as one of the three clinical and administrative supervisors on a multidisciplinary team, where co-workers are therapist/case managers, medical staff, peer support specialists, and criminal justice system partners. Provides a wide range of professional treatment services to diagnostically, culturally, and socio-economically diverse client populations with serious mental illness, substance use, emotional and co-occurring disorders as well as developmental disabilities.

Adult Detention Center - Jail Based Team:

Serves as one of the three clinical and administrative supervisors on a multidisciplinary team, where co-workers are therapist/case managers, medical staff, peer support specialists, and criminal justice system partners. Provides a wide range of professional treatment services to diagnostically, culturally, and socio-economically diverse client populations with serious mental illness, substance use, emotional and co-occurring disorders as well as developmental disabilities. May conduct individual, group and family therapy and testify in court. Must maintain detailed documentation in an electronic health record meeting state, local and federal performance contract, and licensing expectations. Supervises a multidisciplinary team to include Behavioral Health Specialist I, Behavioral Health Specialist II, Behavioral Health Senior Clinician, and Behavioral Health Nurse/Case Manager.

This is an onsite position, and your work location will be the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. This position's work hours will include weekend and evening hours, as well as some holidays, and on call.

Bonus Note: The Jail Based Team position is eligible for an annual environmental bonus of $5,408 for full-time positions.

Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• To recognize and reinforce the importance of professional development and enhance future recruitment of licensed professionals, if approved, the licensure supervisors will receive a stipend of $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period whether for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.
• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Provides staff supervision for all clinical aspects of the program;
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work of team members;
• Interviews and selects candidates for various positions;
• Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) - 10;
• Provides individual, family and group treatment;
• Maintains a caseload of diverse, complex, and high risk individuals;
• Develops treatment plans and adapts treatment interventions and approaches;
• Provides assessment and treatment services to individuals presenting a wide variety of emotional, social, and mental disorders over a range of severity;
• Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases;
• Provides liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for individuals requiring multiple services;
• Develops and implements program activities and services, including training and educational activities;
• Under direction, develops and implements a specialized program which is designed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of service provision;
• Supervises day-to-day program operations;
• Promotes awareness of program services through presentations;
• Develops and monitors programs policies and procedures;
• Ensures that program is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and statutes;
• Mediates and facilitates inter-and intra-program issues needing a systems perspective;
• Plans, recommends, and executes quality initiatives related to mental health standards;
• Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on an individuals functioning and mental status;
• Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management;
• Ensures that a facility is maintained in good operating condition and compliant with health and safety, licensure, and regulatory requirements.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of humans;
• Thorough knowledge of the elements of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and interviewing techniques;
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement recovery oriented practices and person-centered planning;
• Knowledge of major schools of treatment inclusive of substance abuse prevention and treatment methods/techniques;
• Core skills in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts;
• Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects;
• Knowledge of existing referral agencies and community resources;
• Demonstrated case management skills;
• Ability to formulate diagnoses and to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews;
• Ability to evaluate the severity of individuals substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on daily functioning; and implement commensurate level of treatment and support;
• Ability to manage a caseload and manage the workflow of the team;
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals receiving services and the individuals and families who support them;
• Ability to prepare, produce, and conduct program presentations;
• Ability to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs;
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
• Ability to evaluate performance, provide feedback, coach, correct, and implement personnel procedures;
• Ability to function independently in high stress situations;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college with at least a masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing plus three years of clinical experience or a doctoral degree in psychology, social, counseling or nursing plus one year of clinical experience.

Must be eligible to be licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid drivers license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) must be maintained throughout employment with Community Services Board.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) (within 1 month of hire)
• CPR certification (within 3 months of hire)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter. Requires a National Provider Identifier.
• Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Shift schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. On-call availability. Overtime may be required.
• This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies).
• Licensed providers may not "opt out" of being a Medicare provider.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience providing behavioral health services in community settings.
• Experience working within the Criminal Justice System (ex: Courts, Jail, Probation)
• Experience with providing behavioral health services to individuals receiving treatment with Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and/or Co-occurring disorders (COD).
• Experience with interpreting and following work processes and procedures; ability to work well with other service agencies; and work well in a team environment.
• Experience effectively communicating with diverse bilingual/multi-lingual populations; experience utilizing language access tools in a behavioral health setting.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
• Licensed Professional Counselor,
• Clinical Psychologist,
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,
• Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Adult Detention Center is not barrier free. Ability to walk significant distances within multiple buildings, climb stairs, and respond to physical requirements necessary to comply with security and safety regulations. Ability to attend off site meetings and training; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and observe, process, and document clinical information. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable."

• Psychology
• Social work
• Counseling
• Nursing
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you are not licensed but eligible for licensure please check that response.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
• Eligible to register as a licensed eligible mental health professional in one of the above areas. (A registered licensed eligible mental health professional has been approved by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board as a supervisee in clinical social work or a resident in clinical psychology, professional counseling, substance abuse treatment practice, or marriage and family therapy.)
• None of the above

04

In the previous question if you are Licensed Eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia, please indicate below which of the following steps you have taken toward licensure. Check all that apply.

• Registered as a licensed eligible mental health professional
• Currently seeking supervision for licensure
• Completed less than 1 year of supervision toward licensure
• Completed more than 1 but less than 2 years of supervision toward licensure
• Eligible to apply for endorsement of out of state license in Commonwealth of Virginia
• None of the above

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent clinical experience do you have? (Clinical experience means providing direct care clinical services. Additional education may not substitute for clinical experience.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

07

How many full-time equivalent years of experiences do you have as an administrative supervisor of clinical staff providing services to adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many full-time equivalent years of clinical experience do you have working directly with individuals with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders? (Includes supervised internships, practicums, and field experience.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

How many years of experience do you have working in a correctional facility or secure environment?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

Are you certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)?

• Yes
• No
• No, but eligible

12

As a licensed provider, are you currently "opted-out" of billing for Medicare services?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable; unlicensed

13

As a licensed provider, are you currently "excluded" from any federally funded health care program, including Medicare & Medicaid?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable; unlicensed

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm