Working Title of Vacant Position Clinician II - Forensics: DAP Services
Job Type Full Time
Posting Type Public
Number of Vacancies 1
Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number 2025265
Number of hours worked per week 40 hours
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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.
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA - 224 Great Bridge Blvd.
Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional
Pay Grade GE11
Pay Basis Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$53,424 – $65,000 starting salary range.
Actual starting rate depends on certification, education, and experience.
Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping Chesapeake Residents? Are you a Qualified
Mental Health Professional? Come join our awesome team.
Tasks will include:
Hospitals, to include setting up aftercare and developing Discharge
Assistance Program (DAP) Plans, if appropriate. This position will work with
primarily Civil and Safety Net Patients.
Mental Hospitals.
assigned or have their first psychiatric evaluation.
the Office of Census Reduction in order to facilitate consumer discharges
from the state mental health facility.
documentation on each consumer in a state mental health facility.
community services.
protection of client confidentiality and conducts quality reviews of all charts.
DBHDS and the Courts.
support, crisis stabilization/intervention, and training and assistance with
activities of daily living.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
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.
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: A valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards is required. Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) required; CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months of hire.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
include case management experience.
Job Open Date 05/27/2025
Job Close Date 06/25/2025
Open Continuous No
Special Instructions to Applicants
QMHP required.
Please specify whether employment was Part or Full Time for each job listed on your resume.
Medical 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.
Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling N = Never
Crouching Never- Never occurs.
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Copier, multi-line phone, fax, scanner, & Computer
Protective Equipment Required
None
Mechanical Hazards N = Never
Chemical Hazards N = Never
Electrical Hazards N = Never
Fire Hazards N = Never
Explosives N = Never
Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
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
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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 will assist as needed.
Minimum Requests 0
Maximum Requests 4
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