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Licensed Clinician

Licensed Clinician

Are you a compassionate and caring individual that enjoys supporting others reach and maintain their self-determined path to recovery and wellness? Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare [CIBH] serves the mental health and substance use needs of Chesapeake residents. We are currently seeking an Outpatient: Substance Use Disorder Licensed Clinician I [therapist] to provide individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to a caseload of adult individuals with a wide range of mental health, substance use, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/disorders. What You Will Do You will work in consultation with an integrated team of colleagues and other agencies and service providers such as social services, schools, physicians, or probation officers. In this role, you will provide and array of services to promote individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans. You will also coordinate linkage for additional services to other care providers.
    • Conduct comprehensive substance use and behavioral health assessments.
    • Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans that support recovery goals and measurable outcomes.
    • Provide individual, group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities.
    • Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups focused on relapse prevention, recovery skills, coping strategies, and wellness.
    • Utilize evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed approaches.
    • Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, peer recovery specialists, case managers, primary care providers, and community partners.
    • Complete crisis assessments, safety planning, and referrals to higher or lower levels of care when clinically appropriate.
    • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid, DBHDS, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and agency standards.
    • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultation, and quality improvement initiatives.
    • Promote a recovery-oriented environment that emphasizes hope, dignity, self-determination, and long-term wellness.
 
What We’re Looking For
  • Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and treatment planning skills.
  • Excellent group facilitation and therapeutic communication abilities.
  • A commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
  • Sound clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills.
  • The ability to build collaborative relationships with individuals, families, and community partners.
  • A passion for supporting individuals throughout every stage of recovery.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid holidays
  • Paid licensure supervision (when applicable)
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a comprehensive behavioral health system
  • A workplace culture that values innovation, teamwork, and recovery
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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.
    • May consider as a marginal (under-grade) applicant 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.
    • May require Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of employment (12 weeks for part-time staff) for those in the Emergency Services Program.
    • Depending on the position, it may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.
 
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.
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