Clinician II- Chesapeake Juvenile Services-Forensics Discharge Planner
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) is seeking a highly motivated clinician to serve as a Forensics Discharge Planner. The exceptional candidate will have passion for our community and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens!
Typical responsibilities for the clinician will include collaboration with Chesapeake Juvenile Services, local providers, community agencies and program participants to provide ongoing support to eliminate fragmentation, duplication , or gaps in care and treatment.
The clinician will also perform a behavioral health consultation, screening, short term targeted interventions, and case management functions dedicated to transitional care and a seamless re-entry into treatment services in the community.
Other related tasks for the clinician will include:
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- Interviews consumers, collect and completes required documentation, and determines eligibility for referrals
- Regularly meet with assigned SMI consumers to coordinate, conduct assessments and conduct discharge planning.
- Attend monthly meetings with partners to report on administrative and programmatic updates.
- The clinician will serve as an advocate on behalf of the consumers by making appropriate referrals to other social services, education and health agencies as needed.
- Coordinate the release of information to the choice of provider the juvenile has selected for services and assist in transitioning care, participate in treatment planning meetings with CJS staff for juveniles that are Chesapeake residents receiving treatment at CIBH
- Provide overall service coordination, referral, linkage and advocacy to consumers with varying needs
- Assist with setting up appointments and link consumers with entitlements when needed
- 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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Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field or other degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
Requires a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) certification and highest Part C standards within 6 months of hire; CPR, First Aid and medication administration certifications within 3 months of hire, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification upon hire, Case Management Modules and Intellectual Disabilities Workbook completed within thirty days of hire, Part C Early Intervention Certification within six months of hire, and/or Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire (12 weeks for part-time staff).
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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties |
- Listing ID: 17237
- Link to job posting: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/17003
- Expiration Date: 4/30/2026