Behavioral Health, Case Management, Clinical Study Publications, Community Programs, Community and Social Services, Crisis Intervention, English Language, Forensic Science, Homeless Services, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Law Enforcement, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medications, Outpatient Care, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA
These services include: - 24-hour residential crises stabilization
- 24-hour, 7 days per week emergency services
- Partial hospitalization
- Outpatient and case management
- Medical detox
- Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)/Homeless Outreach
- Short- and long-term residential treatment for co-occurring disorders
- Jail diversion
- Forensics
This position provides thorough and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations; medication management; consultations, supervision, and collaboration with non-medical/medical staff, detailed clinical documentation; review of co-morbid medical illnesses, review/order laboratory tests; and crises intervention. This position also supports other therapists in emergency psychiatric evaluations. Responds to requests for assistance in crisis intervention situations as part of a combined staff approach. Leads or participates in administrative, programmatic, and clinical meetings. The CSB has a large medical staff that includes 35 full-time psychiatrists, primary care providers, a pediatrician, nurses (LPN, RN CNS, NP), and a physician assistant.
The successful clinician will have:- Extensive knowledge of modern psychiatric theory and practice.
- Thorough knowledge of causes, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relations with professional, administrative, and other people working in related fields, such as local welfare and public health departments, schools, courts, law enforcement hospitals and other institutions.
- Ability to plan and execute work effectively.
Location: This position may work in multiple locations.
Note: This position is a merit full-time position for 40 hours per week and eligible for County benefits. To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.
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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.Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: Community Services Board
Location: COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS