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Agency: Health Department
Job#: ELT-HD-26001
Grade: S18
Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts may vary depending on agency needs. Looking to have team members with flexibility and reliable transportation.
Hourly Rate: Min $25.4296/hour, negotiable contingent upon relevant work experience.
Location: In person / This position will support multiple locations as needed, with primary support provided at: Mount Vernon Public Health Center
Flexibility to travel between locations may be required based on operational needs.
Are you looking for a part time job that offers you…
- Opportunity to make a difference by serving those most in need
- Work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities.
- Supportive and dynamic team environment
- A learning culture
- Work life balance
THEN LOOK NO FURTHER. COME JOIN THE FAIRFAX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TEAM AND USE YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO “PROTECT, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN OUR COMMUNITY”
The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to become a member of our Health Services Team. To be successful, the incumbent must be able to resolve problems quickly and efficiently, maintain excellent working relationships, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, manage time sensitive tasks and have the ability to work independently.
Under general supervision, performs entry-level human service work to support the care coordination services of the Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP). The incumbent provides direct assistance to families by coordinating transportation, facilitating specialty medical and dental referrals, and assisting with financial aid applications for hospital-based care. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate demographic data and service logs within the CHIME system, scheduling wellness appointments, and serving as a liaison between families, pediatric providers, and school-based liaisons. Additionally, the incumbent may support the MCCP Foundation through active participation in community outreach events, food distributions, and health screenings to increase program visibility and service access, utilizing automated systems technology in all facets of the work.
This is a non-merit E-status position. It cannot exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Total work hours 30 hr. per week. This position is not eligible for benefits and does not earn paid leave or holiday pay.
This Position is not telework eligible.
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 four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (Required within 30 days)
- AED (Required within 30 days)
- BLS (Required within 30 days)
- The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services registry check, sanctions screening and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in intake and eligibility determination, experience working with diverse populations, working under stress, and a high volume of client contact. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Exceptional customer service skills. Knowledge of the principles and practice of social work. Knowledge of public health emergency response. Knowledge of Microsoft office and mathematical computations. Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs, and carry equipment up to 25 pounds in weight as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure:
Panel interview and may include practical exercise.
To apply: Please submit resumes to HDjobs@fairfaxcounty.gov. Please reference the position title and job number. Additionally, please fill out the downloadable supplemental questions here and FCHD Non-merit application here and submit them with your resume.
Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-26012
Hours: Varied hours, location is 24/7
Location: Fairfax Detoxification Center
Exciting opportunity to work with multidisciplinary team at the Fairfax Detoxification Center, in a community-based residential setting. Staff is being enhanced and expanded to provide integrated services, addressing substance use, and mental health disorders as well as co-occurring primary care needs. Programming includes medical and clinically managed detoxification, case management, and referral services. The nursing staff is responsible for clinical, medical, and primary care issues including serving as a liaison to community resource pharmacies and community medical providers. Provides clinical collaboration with physicians/medical staff and the mental health treatment team regarding medical support services to clients. Provides nursing assessment, outreach, support services, crisis intervention, education, COVID-19 testing, and life skills training to Fairfax County citizens who are seriously mentally ill or those actively detoxing from substance and/or with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Conducts and gathers relevant research information on medical services and educates program staff. Provides accurate and timely written documentation on clients and the program. Visually observes physical appearances of clients, monitor their vital signs and behaviors. Administer medications including PO medications and injections. Documents medication administration accurately in MARs and in Electronic Health Records (EHR). This position is designated emergency series personnel and is expected to report on duty even in case of inclement weather
Minimum Qualifications (Employment Standards):
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus, two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or two years of related experience providing medical services in a public health/ community health setting (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Technician, or other relevant experience).
Preferred Qualifications: Work experience in behavioral health, substance disorder, medical/ surgical floor, or another related field.
Special Requirements: Ability to provide nursing care/assistance including assisting detoxing adults with ADLs. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend and write as needed; use keyboard to enter data in electronic health record and review data on computer monitor; converse with others; and observe client behavior/appearance. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Note:
(If E-Status position, add the following language): This position may not exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in this position are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to Wanda.Orr@fairfaxcounty.gov
Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-26002
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week, primarily weekends. May include some weekdays based on program needs.
Salary: Based on experience
Location: Programs are located in Chantilly and Fairfax.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is hiring a Behavioral Health Nurse Clinician/Case Manager to support residential services. You’ll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals with SUD transform their lives and achieve recovery. The Behavioral Health Nurse Clinician/Case manager will provide direct client care in various residential programs. These include measuring vital signs, height, weight, administering IM injections, medication administration, updating the Medication Administration Record (MAR), pharmacy collaboration, and other program and patient support. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree Nursing; plus, two years of post-licensure experience as a nurse.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
Knowledge of crisis management.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects. Experience administering Long-Acting Psychotropic Injections.
Experience working independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
Experience working in a residential setting, nursing home, or hospital.
Knowledge and experience of medication for SUD.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Incumbent must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
BLS Certification.
Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
To apply, please send your resume to: Rosaline.Nankam@fairfaxcounty.gov or Jennifer.Scrivener@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
*This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year (20 hours per week).
Agency: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Job#: ELT-CSB-25020
Hours: Varying hours based on programs’ needs
Salary: Negotiable
Location: This position may work in multiple locations.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is recruiting for a psychiatrist to be in an exempt position within the CSB.
The CSB is a large public behavioral health care system that serves all of Fairfax County in Northern Virginia and serves approximately 24,000 clients per year. The CSB provides a comprehensive array of services for children and adults with Serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI)/Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), and/or substance use disorders and/or Intellectual Disabilities. 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications (Employment Standards): Doctor of Medicine degree. Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency training program at the time of hire and that includes two years of experience in outpatient settings with medication management.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- A current and valid license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of hire.
- Eligibility for Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as a psychiatrist at the time of hire.
- A current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA with a Virginia address at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualification:
- Two years’ experience in forensic psychiatry
- Experience with treatment of serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders in a community setting.
- Experience and skill set with children, adolescents and older adults.
- Computer literate.
Special Requirements: Appointees to these positions will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer and must possess a valid driver’s license. A driver’s license is required as you must be able to operate a county and/or personal motor vehicle to transport clients on a daily basis.
Note:
This position may not exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in this position are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to (Florence.hagan@fairfaxcounty.gov.)
Agency: Fairfax County- Falls Church Community Service Board
Job#: ELT-CSB-25003
Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
Salary: $43.87 - $73.11 Hourly
Location: Gartlan Center
The Fairfax-Falls Church CSB is recruiting for a non-merit position for an Adult Outpatient/Community Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:
- Prescribes treatment plan and medications, including psychotropic medications based on medication evaluation.
- Provides services to clients in the community as needed
- 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.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Extensive knowledge of modern advanced nursing theory and practice.
- Thorough knowledge of causes, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with professionals, 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master’s or doctorate degree in nursing and graduation from a state-certified, advanced practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health; PLUS, 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders utilizing assessments, evaluations, and medication management skills.
Certifications:
- Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) required.
- Possess an unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP). LNP licensure must be in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the appointment date.
- Possess a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Virginia by date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with treatment of serious mental illness and substance use disorders in a community setting.
- Experience and skill set with young adults and older adults.
- Computer literate.
To apply: Please email: Florence.hagan@fairfaxcounty.gov
Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
* This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for county benefits. *
Agency: Health Department
Job#: ELT-HD-25005
Salary: Starting at $ 30.8610/hour, commensurate with experience
Location: Fairfax County locations
The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents’ equitable access to health services and information.
Under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse in the Health Department’s School Health Services Division, is responsible for providing basic nursing care services and supervision for students, in a Fairfax County Public School setting. Floating LPNs are assigned by the School Health Administrative Assistant to provide coverage in a variety of school locations across Fairfax County for long term, same day, or on an as needed basis. This position assesses and determines students’ health status and follows appropriate protocols to provide care, screening, and documentation. Monitors, and manages students with acute or chronic disease and/or disabilities and documents the care services provided in accordance with standard protocol. Manages medications, routine school health room activities and reviews and updates student health records daily. Assists in the monitoring and updating of student’s individual care plan. Compiles and submits health room statistics and reports using computer data entry skills. Maintains current BLS certification and nurse licensing requirements. Responds to medical emergencies and performs CPR and first aid.
Note: This is a non-merit E-status position. It cannot exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Appointees are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave, holiday pay or retirement benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus, one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The incumbent must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
Some positions within this classification will require additional certifications and licenses, as defined by the position description and posted in job announcements.
Necessary Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a Criminal Background Check and a Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer. Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class will require a National Provider Identifier. Must be able to travel to various school locations across Fairfax County.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing health services to school aged children in ethnically diverse populations.
- Must have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents and colleagues.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population and various stakeholders
- Work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems, software, Microsoft Office, and digital tools as needed.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to situations and meet public health goals.
- Experience reviewing and administering childhood vaccinations.
Physical Requirements:
Employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs and carry equipment or young children up to 25 pounds in weight. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Must be able to travel to various school locations across Fairrfax county. . Ability to complete CPR BLS training and demonstrate resuscitation techniques in an emergency. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Selection Procedure:
Panel Interview.
To apply: Please submit resumes to HDjobs@fairfaxcounty.gov or you may fax to 703-653-9441. Please reference the position title and job number. Additionally, please fill out the downloadable supplemental questions here and FCHD Non-merit application here and submit them with your resume.
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Agency: Community Services Board
Job#: ELT-CSB-21012
Pay Grade: X01
Location: Merrifield and/or Gartlan and/or Reston
The Fairfax-Falls Church CSB is recruiting for a part time Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist.
The CSB is a large public behavioral health care system that serves all of Fairfax County in Northern Virginia, and serves approximately 24,000 clients per year. The CSB provides a comprehensive array of services for children and adults with SPMI/SED, and/or substance use disorders and/or intellectual disabilities. These services include:
- 24-hour residential crises stabilization
- 24 hour, 7 days per week emergency services
- Partial hospitalization
- Outpatient and case management
- Medical detox
- PACT/Homeless Outreach
- Short and long term residential treatment for co-occurring disorders
- Jail diversion
- Forensics
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. To learn more about the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, please email inquiries to the CSB Medical Director: Debra.Obeirne@fairfaxcounty.gov
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:
- Prescribes treatment plan and psychotropic medication based on medication evaluation.
- 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.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- 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 persons 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctor of Medicine degree. Completion of approved residency training in psychiatry
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry, and a check with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to the satisfaction of the employer.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia. Will require a National Provider Identifier.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with treatment of serious mental illness and substance use disorders in a community setting. Computer literate. Proficient in Spanish.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires one to be able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, type on a
keyboard, and lift up to 20 pounds; and read, write, type/use a computer.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview.
To apply, please send your application to Florence.Hagan@fairfaxcounty.gov and please include responses to the following questions:
- Do you have a Doctor of Medicine degree?
- Have you successfully completed an approved residency training in psychiatry by the time you will be starting in the position?
- Do you possess a valid license to practice medicine in the state of Virginia?
- Please indicate the license number(s) and the expiration date
