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Once the candidate qualifies, the one-year probationary period will begin.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Full Performance Level:</strong><br><strong>Education</strong>: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other directly related clinical discipline, all of which required a clinical practicum involving diagnostic, treatment, and case management services.<br><strong>Experience: </strong>Two years of post-Master's Degree experience providing professional clinical social work services, which included the application of diagnostic, treatment, and case management services in a child welfare setting (foster care, adoption, child protective services). &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Substitution:</strong> &nbsp;Directly related higher level clinical degrees may substitute for the Master's Degree education requirement and 1 year of experience.</p><p><br><strong>Desirables:</strong>&nbsp;Preference may be given to candidates with a Masters degree in related field and/or experience in one or more of the following:</p><ul><li>Providing direct services to children and families involved with child welfare;</li><li>Licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LCPC or LSW, and/or</li><li>Supporting and promoting an inclusive and diverse environment. &nbsp;</li></ul></div><p><strong>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p>Applicant must possess or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.</p><p>A background check is required and may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit check and may require signing a release authorizing the County to obtain this information. The position will require travel around Arlington County.&nbsp;</p><p>A pre-hire background check and State of Virginia Child Welfare and Neglect Central Registry will be required.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p><strong>Work Hours</strong>: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 2 days required in the community or office, and up to 3 days a week telework, which is subject to change based on business needs. The work may extend beyond normal business hours at times (occasional evenings and weekends). &nbsp;</p><p>The official title of this position is Human Services Clinician II.</p><p>The office is located at 2100 Washington Blvd (Sequoia Plaza). 50% of work is performed at locations within Arlington County and the surrounding jurisdictions.</p><p>Please complete all sections of the application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire&nbsp;are required for this position. Please do not give \"see resume\" as a response to the questions.&nbsp;Incomplete applications will not be considered.&nbsp;</p><p style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;\">This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.</p><p style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;\">For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click <a href=\"https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Careers/2-Employee-Benefits\"><span style=\"color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\">here</span></a>.</p><p style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. <a href=\"https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Careers/4-Diversity\"><span style=\"color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\">Learn more about our commitment.</span></a><br><br>#LI-Hybrid&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 18pt; vertical-align: top;\"><br><br>&nbsp;</p>",
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