Licensed Clinician II
CIBH is seeking a compassionate, skilled and resilient clinician to join the overnight team at our Crisis Receiving Center. Not everyone is built for overnight crisis work— but if you are, you know the impact that mental health workers make in restoring hope and changing lives.
Join our team as an Licensed Clinician II and play a critical role in helping individuals access immediate behavioral health support when they need it most!
The Licensed Clinician II operates as part of a comprehensive 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization team that provides ongoing assessment, crisis intervention and clinical determination for level of care to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This position also serves as supervisory staff, providing clinical supervision to supervisees pursuing licensure, as well as other support staff such as clinicians and peers.
Typical Tasks Include:
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- Conducts assessments to determine medical necessity, client needs, and pertinent factors related to crisis episode.
- Develops individualized treatment plans based on the comprehensive needs assessment that focuses on client strengths and resources.
- Facilitates crisis intervention and skills restoration for improvement of acute symptoms.
- Conducts safety planning and health literacy counseling to prevent the need for a higher level of care and provide targeted education concerning diagnosis and treatments.
- Provides care coordination and transition to the next level of care, including screening and referrals for appropriate behavioral health services and community resources.
- Completes clinical documentation in electronic health record and assure that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required.
- Provides direct supervision to assigned staff.
- Conducts quality assurance audits and monitors service delivery for adherence to policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the development of department processes and process improvement.
- 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.
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 four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
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- Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Counselor (LPC).
- 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 require Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of employment (12 weeks for part-time staff) for those in the Emergency Services Program.
- Requires 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.
- Listing ID: 17373
- Link to job posting: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/17388
- Expiration Date: 6/18/2026