What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician II: Mental Health Case Management position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Clinician II: Mental Health Case Management
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
2
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number
2025081
Number of hours worked per week
40 Hours
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA (840 Greenbrier Cir #200)
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
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 others? Are you a natural at listening and assisting with mental health matters? If so, come join the Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare [CIBH] team as a Clinician II.
Mental Health Case Management Services assist individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Clinicians assist clients with obtaining and maintaining entitlements, linking to needed services, monitoring treatment compliance, coordinating care between service providers, providing supportive counseling, providing education on mental illness and medication, creating service plans, and documenting services provided.
Clinician II (Case manager, Counselor) typical tasks include the following:
Mental Health Case Management Services assist individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Clinicians assist clients with obtaining and maintaining entitlements, linking to needed services, monitoring treatment compliance, coordinating care between service providers, providing supportive counseling, providing education on mental illness and medication, creating service plans, and documenting services provided.
Clinician II (Case manager, Counselor) typical tasks include the following:
- Client assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring, including community outreach, help clients maintain treatment compliance.
- Documentation in the electronic medical record of all services provided, quarterly reviews of client progress, and of active service plans in a timely manner and in a format to meet Medicaid and DBHDS standards.
- Coordination of client services with the client, families, and service providers and advocacy on behalf of clients.
- Assist with discharge planning for clients that have been hospitalized including linkage to community resources.
- Good communication skills and knowledge of a wide variety of community resources; ability to find new resources that can be accessed by clients.
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.
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 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 AND LICENSES:
- Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
- Requires Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP – Adult or Child)
- CPR, First Aid within 3 months of hire
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification upon hire
- Case Management Modules completed within thirty days 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience providing services to mentally ill clients in the social work, counseling, psycho-social rehabilitation or case management fields.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/27/2025
Job Close Date
04/10/2025
Open Continuous
No
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
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
N = Never
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
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Office equipment, computer, copier, fax, phones, city vehicle
Protective Equipment Required
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
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
N = Never
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
N = Never
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 if needed
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $53,424 - $70,000
