Licensed Clinician II in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionLicensed Clinician II
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 2026266
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7:30am with a 30 min meal break. 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. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA: 216 Great Bridge Blvd:
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Typical Tasks Include:
Required Qualifications:
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:
Job Open Date: 06/04/2026
Job Close Date: 06/18/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 2026266
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7:30am with a 30 min meal break. 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. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA: 216 Great Bridge Blvd:
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Pay: $69,737 +
A 10% special assignment pay + 7% shift differential pay is offered in addition to salary
*Actual starting salary will depend on experience, education and credentials.
A 10% special assignment pay + 7% shift differential pay is offered in addition to salary
*Actual starting salary will depend on experience, education and credentials.
Job Description:
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.
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:
- 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.
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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 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior Supervisory experience is required for this position.
- LCSW registered with the board to provide clinical supervision a plus!
Job Open Date: 06/04/2026
Job Close Date: 06/18/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please indicate whether employment was Full or Part time for each employment entry listed on your application and/or 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.
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.
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