Department of Human Services (DHS), Behavioral Healthcare Division (BHD) is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist (ACT) to provide community-based services to adults with a diagnosed serious mental illness (SMI). This position is part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team and will serve clients with direct case management services while collaborating with multidisciplinary providers who work primarily out in the community providing an array of mental health and substance use services. At least 75% of these services take place in the community and client homes with interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training and skills.
The ACT team promotes independence, rehabilitation, and recovery, with an emphasis on home visits and coordinated, interdisciplinary support to prevent homelessness, unnecessary hospitalization, and other negative outcomes. This role involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team, attending daily team meetings, collaborating with team members and other service providers, and delivering most services independently in clients' homes, shelters, or other community locations. ACT is a highly collaborative, evidence-based model of treatment in which each team member works with all clients assigned to the team.
License Requirement: Must meet the criteria of and register with the State as a Qualified Mental Health Professional- Adult (QMHP-A) or Child (QMHP-C) within 60 days of hire (ref: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/docs/QMHP_FAQs.pdf (Download PDF reader))
If you have any questions or would like to further discuss this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to Kassie Collingridge, Assertive Community Treatment Program Manager.
If you are interested in this position, please apply through the County’s Job Announcement Page located at:
Behavioral Health Specialist (Assertive Community Treatment Team) - Arlington County VA Careers