Licensed Clinician I - Emergency Services

Working Title of Vacant PositionLicensed Clinician I - Emergency Services
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 2025048
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week in a 24 hour program
Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday & Sunday Hours: 3:30 pm to 12:00 am | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA: 216 Great Bridge Blvd
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: $65,078-$85,000 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on education and experience

Eligible for emergency service supplemental pay

Job Description: Do you have experience with mental health illness or a background in crisis intervention? Do you have a desire to advocate for those struggling with mental wellness? If so, come join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare.

This position provides pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services unit and CIT Assessment Center. Position performs risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises.

Typical duties include:

• Complete pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services Unit and the CIT Assessment Center
• Complete risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services.
• Consults with magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and the community. Maintains documentation in electronic health record in compliance with agency quality assurance standards. May provide 30 day crisis interventions to individuals who may require short term solution focused interventions.
• Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options.
• Represents CIBH in commitment hearings
• Works closely with law enforcement to triage mental health crises in the community.
• Uses DMS-V-TR to formulate diagnoses
• Completes crisis assessments and treatment plans

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 master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a 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 class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
• A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist MD/DO, or a Bachelor’s Prepared Registered Nurse (RN) with five years of experience may be considered in the Emergency Services Program.
• Requires Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of employment
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.

May be considered as a marginal (under-grade) applicant as a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work applicant who is currently registered with the Board of Health Professions with the ability to obtain licensure within the probationary period.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.



Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Rehabilitation or another Master’s degree that may qualify for independent practice is REQUIRED.
• LCSW or LPC preferred.
• Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling will also be considered.
  
  

Job Open Date: 04/02/2025
Job Close Date: 04/17/2025
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please ensure that either full time or part time is indicated for each employment entry on your resume/application.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANAIn 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.