What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician II Emergency Service: Seasonal/Substitute position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Clinician II Emergency Service: Seasonal/Substitute
Job Type
Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
2
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number
2025031
Number of hours worked per week
Up to 25 hours per week
Work Schedule
Various Shifts: Primarily weekends, evenings and overnights
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA (224 Great Bridge Blvd.)
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE11
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
$25.68 to $34 starting hourly rate range
Actual starting rate depends on qualifications
Actual starting rate depends on qualifications
Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping others? How would you like to make a difference in the City of Chesapeake? Then come join the Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare team.
This opportunity serves as a Clinician II in Emergency Services, a 24-hour mandated service providing triage, crisis intervention, risk assessments, and pre-admission screening evaluations to individuals located in the city of Chesapeake.
This opportunity serves as a Clinician II in Emergency Services, a 24-hour mandated service providing triage, crisis intervention, risk assessments, and pre-admission screening evaluations to individuals located in the city of Chesapeake.
- Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options.
- Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or DETOX services.
- Requires experience in crisis intervention with populations including serious mental illness, substance abuse and intellectual developmental disabilities. Utilizes DSM-V to diagnose mental health, substance abuse, developmental and other disorders.
- Consults with magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and works closely with law enforcement to triage mental health crises in the community.
- Represents CIBH in commitment hearings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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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.
A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required.
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.
A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
- In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
- Requires Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP – Adult )
- CPR and First Aid certifications within 12 weeks of hire
- Pre-Screening Certification within12 weeks
- Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling or LCSW or LPC.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/15/2025
Job Close Date
01/29/2025
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
N = Never
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Never- Never occurs.
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
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
office equipment, computer, copier, fax, cell phone
Protective Equipment Required
none
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
M = Several Times Per Month
Physical Danger or Abuse
M = Several Times Per Month
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
N = Never
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
Office Environment, Other - CIT-CRMC ED
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
Continuously- 2/3 or more 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)
Supervisor can assist as needed
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $26 - $34
