Employment Specialist- Assertive Community Treatment; Behavioral Health Specialist II

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*

Transform Lives through Connection, Coordination, and Career Support

Are you a skilled case manager who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team as an Employment Specialist. In this role, you aren’t just helping people find jobs; you are the lead architect of a client’s journey toward independence, providing intensive support that bridges clinical care and community integration.

The ACT model is built on teamwork. You will work daily alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary group of clinicians and specialists, ensuring no client—and no staff member—is left to navigate challenges alone. Your expertise in case management will be the glue that connects our clients to the resources they need to thrive.

• Intensive Case Management: manage a community‑based caseload with a focus on holistic recovery. Provide “wrap‑around” support, coordinating everything from healthcare and stable housing to skill‑building and employment training.
• High‑Level
  
  Collaboration:
  
  participate in daily team meetings to share insights, brainstorm solutions, and ensure a unified approach to client care. Work closely with families, employers, and healthcare providers to advocate for your clients.
• Precision Documentation: maintain a high standard of clinical excellence by documenting services with accuracy and timeliness. Your well‑coordinated service plans and progress notes will be the roadmap for each individual’s success.
• Crisis & Stabilization: provide “in‑the‑moment” crisis intervention and emotional support in non‑traditional settings (homes, shelters, and job sites), ensuring clients feel safe and supported 24/7.
• Vocational Advocacy: use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to help clients secure employment, enroll in school, and manage Social Security benefits—all while providing the “follow‑along” coaching needed to maintain their success.

• A Great Coordinator: you have a “systems” mindset and excellent organizational skills, capable of managing complex needs across multiple environments.
• A Strong Communicator: you take pride in your writing and understand that clear, timely documentation is essential for quality care.
• A Team Player: you value a “shared caseload” approach and believe that the best outcomes happen when we work together.

Ready to make a real‑world impact? Take your clinical career beyond the four walls of an office. Join a collaborative team that values case‑management skills and clinical insights as much as your vocational expertise and help us redefine what recovery looks like in our community.

This position is assigned to the ACT South team in the Alexandria/Rt. 1 area of Fairfax County, based out of the Gartlan Center at 8119 Holland Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306.

Program hours for the ACT South team are from 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on weekends and holidays. This position includes a rotating on‑call coverage requirement and typically works one weekend every 4‑5 weeks and one weekly P.M. shift (12:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.). The team coordinates holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

• This position includes a sign‑on bonus for new merit county employees in the amount of $2,500.
• 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 $1,560/year (full‑time) may be given for qualified bilingual employees.
• 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.

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