Behavioral Health Nursing (BHN) Supervisor

Position Overview 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 include crisis intervention, 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 CSC is a large public behavioral health care system providing a comprehensive array of services. The role supervises a group of behavioral health nurses in delivering appropriate medical and clinical services. Works with nurse practitioners, physicians, nurses and other behavioral health staff to ensure clients’ medical and clinical concerns are managed appropriately. Key Responsibilities Supervises nurses and multi‑disciplinary teams of medical and non‑medical service providers. Provides supervision and coordination for medication/medical services, including delivery of medication, monitoring medication room, and inventorying medications. Supervises and 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 ongoing case management. 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 and 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 program 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. Schedules 24‑hour/7‑day medical coverage and coordinates on‑call hours. Reports for duty during inclement weather and other emergencies as emergency personnel. Minimum Qualifications 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 Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of appointment, maintained throughout employment. National Provider Identifier. Completed criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening. TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with individuals with substance abuse and mental health concerns. Supervisory experience. Experience in a detoxification setting and knowledge of medications used to support safe withdrawal. Experience working in an acute care setting. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of nursing standards, theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures. Knowledge of psychological and social development theories and methods. Thorough knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of substance use disorder signs and symptoms, assessment techniques, treatment interventions and approaches. Knowledge of human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, preventive medicine, epidemiology, and nutrition. Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and 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 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 or 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. Physical Requirements Provide nursing care and assistance including assisting large adults in hygiene and personal care. Sit, walk, stand, bend and write as needed; use a keyboard to enter data in an electronic health record and review data on a computer monitor. Observe individual behavior and appearance. Converse with coworkers. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Benefits Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population. Bilingual candidates are encouraged. A foreign language stipend of up to $1,560 per year may be given for qualified bilingual employees. Licensure supervisors may receive a stipend of $1,500 paid biweekly over a 12‑month period for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates. License/Certification Reimbursement – reimbursement for job‑related licenses and/or certifications once per year. Additional information available on the CSB Careers Page. Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. EEO Statement Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, 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 interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance, contact TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr