Behavioral Health Nurse (BHN) Supervisor

An exciting opportunity to become part of a nursing leadership team as a Behavioral Health Nursing (BHN) Supervisor. Under the supervision of the Outpatient BH Nurse Manager, provides clinical and administrative nursing supervision to BHN Clinician/Case Managers in the following programs: Intensive Case Management (ICM), Jail Diversion (JD), and Jail-Based Services at the Fairfax Adult Detention Center (ADC). Works closely with the programmatic supervisors of above-named programs to co-supervise BHN Clinicians while maintaining primary administrative responsibility. Provides nursing orientation and ongoing supervision of nursing activities including but not limited to psychiatric and medical history taking, medication administration, metabolic monitoring, primary care integration, nursing assessments, measuring vital signs and weights, providing education and resources for health promotion, and providing education related to chronic disease management. Supervises delivery of case management services in conjunction with the program supervisor and manager. Conducts site visits to ICM, ADC (occasionally) and JD programs on a rotating basis in addition to the assigned office location. Sites are in Reston, Fairfax (ADC) and Alexandria, in addition to office at Sharon Bulova Center in Fairfax.

These nursing teams deliver office-based and community nursing and case management services to seriously mentally ill individuals needing to support progress toward their recovery goals. The BHN Supervisor will provide guidance and leadership to team members on interacting with insurance companies, pharmacies, Fairfax County Health Department and laboratories.

This position is part of a robust multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, mental health therapists, case managers and peer health coaches. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialized community-based services.

Primary Work Location: Sharon Bulova Center (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA). Scheduled weekly visits to nursing teams at other locations – Reston, Alexandria and Annandale. Occasional visit to Adult Detention Center as needed.

CSB strives 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 government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Here are some additional 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 $1600/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• In addition, 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.

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

• Supervises nurses and/or multi-disciplinary teams of medical and non-medical service providers;
• Provides supervision and coordination for medication/medical services, including but not limited to delivery of medication, monitoring medication room, and inventorying medications;
• Supervises and/or provides direct nursing client care in a full range of individual and group counseling and case management services, to include relapse prevention, community maintenance, adaptive behavior change, crisis intervention and stabilization;
• Performs physical/mental health assessments, including laboratory testing of new clients at intake and to clients on an ongoing basis as case manager;
• Monitors and assesses clients for risk of harm to self and/or others;
• Develops treatment plans and adapts treatment interventions and approaches;
• Documents assessments, treatment plans and quarterly reports on clinical status of clients;
• Monitors and documents medication trials;
• Monitors client responses to psychobiological and nursing interventions, medications and other treatments;
• Develops and implements programs, activities and services, including training and educational activities;
• Researches and provides liaison for available community, private and government resources and support for clients requiring multiple services;
• Ensures that program is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations and statutes;
• Performs quality assurance reviews;
• Participates in the assessment and identification of the need to expand services to address emerging issues or service gaps in the Community Services Board's service delivery system, making recommendations for improvements or changes;
• Provides staff supervision, assigns, reviews and plans the work of subordinates, including performance evaluations, employee development and selection.

• Knowledge of nursing standards, theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures;
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of the individual;
• Thorough knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques;
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and addiction signs and symptoms, assessment techniques, treatment interventions and approaches;
• Knowledge of human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology (e.g., side effects, contraindications), preventive medicine, epidemiology, and nutrition;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;
• Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and guidelines for medication clinics and treatment centers;
• Knowledge of available County, state, community, corporate and private resources and support for clients with mental and/or co-occurring substance use disorders/physical/mental illness;
• Ability to conduct mental and physical health assessments and apply treatment approaches/modalities;
• Ability to assess and monitor the effects of psychotropic and other medications;
• Ability to identify co-occurring conditions and assess level of risk to self and others;
• Ability to develop, prepare and conduct programs, activities, presentations and services;
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel procedures;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
• Ability to work as a supervisor/case manager in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in nursing; plus, three years of post-licensure experience as a nurse in the specialty area of psychiatric mental health nursing, substance use disorders, intellectual disability, or relevant clinical specialty.
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• CPR/First Aid-Required within 3 months.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia
• Valid Driver's License

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, driver's license record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter. Requires a National Provider Identifier.
•  Licensed providers may not “opt out” of being a Medicare provider.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with program development and implementation.
• Knowledge and experience with psychotropic medications and their effects.
• Case management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with primary care integration with mental health.
• Supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is located in community and office. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. Ability to independently drive/transport self and consumers and fulfill duties at various sites. Ability to observe, process, and document clinical information and make clinical interventions. 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. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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