Crisis Placement Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Fairfax County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language stipend up to $1600/year

Clinical supervision for licensed-elig

License/Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Fairfax County Government's CSB seeks an energetic hearing coordinator within our Emergency Services Unit to support psychiatric placements for voluntary and involuntary clients needing hospitalization or crisis stabilization.

You will manage placement-related administrative tasks, upload documentation into Virginia Crisis Connect, coordinate commitment hearings, and collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, the courts, and community partners in a fast-paced crisis environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, public health or related field.
• Valid QMHP or CSAC certification is required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate psychiatric placements for voluntary and involuntary clients needing hospitalization or crisis stabilization.
• Manage placement-related administrative tasks and communication among providers.
• Upload relevant documentation to the Virginia Crisis Connect Behavioral Health Link.
• Assist with coordinating commitment hearings and documenting outcomes for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, courts, and community partners in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Crisis intervention

Data entry/record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, public health or related field

QMHP or CSAC certification

CPR certification

Driver's license

Handle with Care certification

Job description

Fairfax County Government's CSB seeks an energetic hearing coordinator within our Emergency Services Unit to support psychiatric placements for voluntary and involuntary clients needing hospitalization or crisis stabilization.

You will manage placement-related administrative tasks, upload documentation into Virginia Crisis Connect, coordinate commitment hearings, and collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, the courts, and community partners in a fast-paced crisis environment.