Working Title of Vacant Position Licensed Clinician II- 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 2025032

Number of hours worked per week 40 hours

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday: 5 days per week with some weekend coverage

Hours: 3:30 pm -12:00 am

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: 216 Great Bridge Blvd 23320

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade GE16

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$68,370- $90,000 starting salary range

Actual starting rate depends on education, experience and relevant credentials.

Position qualifies for a 5% differential and 10% supplemental pay

Job Description

Seeking an innovative and experienced licensed clinician to provide day to day oversight to Emergency Services Program; including triage of community referrals at Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and main office locations in Great Bridge.

Typical tasks of the Licensed Clinician II:

  • Licensed Clinician II provides supervision and annual evaluations for Emergency Services clinicians
  • Provides on call coverage after hours, weekly rotation for case consultation
  • Provides crisis assessment/intervention service that, in every case, utilizes the least restrictive means possible to meet the client’s needs.
  • Licensed Clinician II assists the ES Program Supervisor with interviewing/hiring processes and training of new staff. Provides oversight and management of Safety Net Bed (state hospital) cases, re-commitment hearings at state hospitals, mandatory outpatient treatment and Child/Mobile community cases.
  • Oversight of 24 hour Emergency Services schedule with ES leadership team
  • Daily Quality Assurance audits and chart review
  • Continual/ongoing collaboration with Chesapeake Police Dept and referral sources and attendance of CIT partner meetings

Performs other related duties as assigned

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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 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:

  • 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.
  • Pre-Screening Certification required 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.

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

Pre-Screener certification preferred, but required within 6 weeks of employment.

Job Open Date 06/03/2025

Job Close Date 06/17/2025

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please ensure that all employment entries on the application/resume specify if work was full-time or part-time

Drug Screening: 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling N = Never

Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling Never- Never occurs.

Bending Never- Never occurs.

Twisting N = Never

Climbing Never- Never occurs.

Balancing Never- Never occurs.

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

office equipment, laptop, cellphone, operation of city passenger vehicles

Protective Equipment Required

n/a

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 M = Several Times Per Month

Other

If Other, Description

Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location Office Environment

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

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)

other LCIIs and Lic Program Supervisor

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

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