What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician II - DAP/Jail Services position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Clinician II - DAP/Jail Services
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number
2025066
Number of hours worked per week
40 hours
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm with 30 min lunch
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm with 30 min lunch
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA (224 Great Bridge Blvd.)
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE11
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$53,424 – $70,000 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on certifications, education, and experience.
Actual starting rate depends on certifications, education, and experience.
Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping Chesapeake Residents? Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional? Come join our awesome team!
Clinician II will include collaboration with the Chesapeake Correctional Center and, local providers, community agencies, and program participants to provide ongoing support to eliminate fragmentation, duplication, or gaps in care and treatment.
The Clinician II will be discharging Chesapeake Residents from the State Mental Hospitals, to include setting up aftercare and developing Discharge Assistance Program (DAP) Plans, if appropriate. This position will work with primarily Civil and Safety Net Patients
The Clinician II will be discharging Chesapeake Residents from the State Mental Hospitals, to include setting up aftercare and developing Discharge Assistance Program (DAP) Plans, if appropriate. This position will work with primarily Civil and Safety Net Patients
Other related tasks for the clinician will include:
- The Clinician II will work the Discharge Assistance Project (DAP) budget and the Office of Census Reduction to facilitate consumer discharges from the state mental health facility.
- The Clinician II will facilitate the discharge of consumers from the State Mental Hospitals.
- Establishes and maintains inter-agency relationships and other supportive community services.
- Maintains records according to existing standards and policies and to ensure protection of client confidentiality and conducts quality reviews of all charts.
- The Clinician II serves as an advocate on behalf of the consumers by making appropriate referrals to other social services, education, and health agencies as needed.
- Provides service techniques including rapport-building strategies, facilitating meeting basic needs, and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Provide overall service coordination, referral, linkage, and advocacy to consumers with varying needs within the Forensic department.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
- In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS:
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
- In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
- Assignment requires Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP – Adult )
- CPR, First Aid within 3 months of hire
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four Years experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling, to include case management experience.
- State hospital Discharge Planning experience preferred
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/28/2025
Job Close Date
02/11/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
QHMP A Required.
Please specify whether employment was part time or full time for each job listed on your resume.
Please specify whether employment was part time or full time for each job listed on your resume.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
N = Never
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Office equipment, computer, scanner
Protective Equipment Required
N/A
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Other, Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Clinician III will assist if needed
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $53,424 - $70,000
