Behavioral Health Nursing (BHN) Supervisor

Job Announcement

Be part of the miracle; see recovery happen! This position works as a part of a multi-disciplinary team at Fairfax Detoxification Center (FDC). Services of the FDC include crisis intervention and deescalation, case management, psychiatric/medication management, nursing assessments, social and medical detoxification and linking individuals to ongoing mental health, substance use or co-occurring services. The CSB is a large public behavioral health care system that provides a comprehensive array of services. This position supervises a group of behavioral health nurses in the delivery of appropriate medical and clinical services. Works with nurse practitioners, physicians, nurses and other behavioral health staff to ensure that clients' medical and clinical concerns are managed appropriately. Oversees the assessment of clients' need for medical vs. social detoxification, in collaboration with the nurse practitioner and physician and if unable to provide services in the FDC setting, will refer to another level of care to meet the patients' needs. Provides and supervises nurses providing medication management support, and case management services including nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, supportive counseling, psychoeducation programming, nursing interventions, and detoxification services. Ensures that records are in compliance with state and licensure quality care standards. This position involves day, evening and weekend hours as well as on-call hours. Position is designated as Emergency Personnel. Applicant will be responsible for scheduling 24 hour/7 day a week medical coverage for the program.

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.
• 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.

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.)

• 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.

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.)

• 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.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: 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:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a multi-state licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout Community Services Board employment.

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. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with individuals with substance abuse and mental health concerns.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in a detoxification setting and knowledge of medications used to support safe withdrawal.
• Experience working in acute care setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Provide nursing care/assistance including assisting large adults in hygiene and personal care; sit, walk, stand, bend and write as needed; use keyboard to enter data in electronic health record and review data on computer monitor; observe individual behavior/appearance; converse with coworkers. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

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