JAIL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

Position Information

Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist III, to assist in the clinical and administrative management of the Jail Based Behavioral Health program based in Arlington County’s Detention Facility. This position will be responsible for providing supervision to clinicians that provide services to people detained in the jail.

Specific Duties Include

Providing clinical and administrative supervision to a team of clinicians who provide treatment in the Substance Use, forensic discharge planning, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs;Coordinating with the medical provider in the provision of MAT;Liaising with the state in relation to forensic discharge planning;Participating in meetings with the Sheriff’s Office and Dept of Human Services as needed; andWorking closely with criminal justice partners to ensure the best options for clients.

The ideal candidate will have a vast knowledge of the criminal justice system as well as insight into best practices in treating behavioral health needs and the supervision of clinical staff.

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Selection Criteria

Minimum

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a clinical field such as Counseling, Psychiatric Social Work, Psychology, or other directly related clinical field;Considerable post-Master’s degree experience providing clinical therapy and other mental health services, which included the application of diagnostic and treatment services; andAt least one year of experience providing services to clients who are severely mentally-ill.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

Experience working in a correctional setting;Experience supervising and coordinating the work of others; and/orWorking knowledge of competency and restoration, diversion, and alternative sentencing

Special Requirements

Licenses/Certifications: The applicant must possess, or obtain within 90 days of employment, professional licensure (LPC, LCP, LMFT, or LCSW) from the appropriate board of the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. A pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check will also be completed before hire.

Employment restrictions: To ensure that dual relationships are avoided and that employees who are also clients do not relate to their service provider as co-professionals, employees will not be hired by the County to provide or support services to the team or program in which they are current clients:

You cannot concurrently receive behavioral health services from Arlington County Community Service Board (CSB) programs while employed in an Arlington County CSB program (exception Crisis Intervention services).At least 24 months must have passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend or holiday work will be required.

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. A cover letter will also be required to be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The official title for this position is Behavioral Health Therapist III.

All Behavioral Health Therapist III’s are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.