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Licensed Clinician I - Crisis Receiving Center [Part-Time]

City of Chesapeake • Chesapeake, VA, US • 3w ago

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Part Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

Requisition Number

2025087

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

Part time: 20 hours per week. Flexible schedule
Monday & Tuesday
Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm
OR
7:00am – 3:30pm

Can be worked as 2-10hr shifts or 2-8hr shifts plus a 4hr shift on another day.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA (Crisis Receiving Center- 216 Great Bridge Blvd)

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE15

Pay Basis

Weekly

Advertised Salary

$31.29 -$41.46 starting hourly rate range
Actual starting rate depends on education and experience

Job Description

The Part Time licensed clinician (Counselor, Case manager, Clinical social worker) 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 dynamic team addresses urgent behavioral health needs including but not limited to significant emotional dysregulation, disordered thought processes, substance use intoxication resulting in behavioral crisis and environmentally de-stabilizing events that require multi-disciplinary crisis intervention.

The licensed clinician (Counselor, Case manager, Clinical social worker) will be responsible for providing person-centered, trauma-informed care to these individuals with the goal of stabilization at the least restrictive level of care and an emphasis on post crisis growth. An ideal candidate will work well with multiple internal and community stakeholders including police, community partners, peer support and emergency services staff to coordinate care and safety in the community. The candidate will have knowledge of the DSM-V, suicide risk assessment and safety planning, crisis intervention, levels of care, community resources and trauma-informed practices that promote client engagement.

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.
Provides individual and family therapy as needed.
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.
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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Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENT:
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.

EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIALCERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES:

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 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.
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.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:
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

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Psychologist (LCP).

Undergrade applicants MUST be a Resident in Counseling or a Supervisee in Social Work AND registered with the VA Board of Health Professions to be considered further.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

02/04/2025

Job Close Date

02/18/2025

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a 24 hour program responsible for coverage 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, to include weekends and holidays.

A 10% supplemental pay is available for selected candidates.

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.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

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

Sitting

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

Walking

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

Lifting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Reaching

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Handling

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity

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

Kneeling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Never- Never occurs.

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

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

Basic office equipment: computers, telephones, cell phones, printers.

Protective Equipment Required

None required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

N = Never

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

M = Several Times Per Month

Physical Danger or Abuse

S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

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

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

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

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

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