Licensed Clinician I at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionLicensed Clinician I
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS JUVENILE SERVICES
Requisition Number: 2025539
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5 pm; Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• Plan, develop and implement mental health services suited to the needs of residents in secure detention; assess for high risk mental health indicators; initiate precautionary measures for residents exhibiting high risk indicators; implement step down plans; complete referrals for therapy and psychiatric services
• Provide crisis intervention; initiate the TDO process for residents who present as a danger to themselves or others and can’t be maintained safely in detention; appear before a Magistrate and/or Judge to assert mental health status of residents
• Conduct interviews or investigations and resident assessments; formulate and implement plan of action; document progress
• Provide mental health assessments for mentally and emotionally disturbed residents who have been identified with a history of substance abuse, suicide attempts, child abuse, dual diagnosis, legal/criminal background, and who are acutely or chronically mentally ill and/or mentally impaired
• Score MAYSI-2 assessments and determine suicide risk level of residents based upon Suicide Risk Assessments and MAYSI-2- assessments completed upon admission; implement necessary suicide risk precautions
• Enter MAYSI -2 Assessments into SoftTec and Badge Systems
• Assess residents and refer those in need of medication evaluations to Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Coordinate, conduct or participate in individual, family. and group counseling
• Consult and work with staff and other agencies, organizations, or the courts to provide services for residents
• Keep Administration and Team Leadership apprised of issues related to resident’s mental health issues
• Keep accurate records and files; prepare correspondence, progress notes, written reports and other documentation as necessary
• Plan, develop and conduct in-service training annually for all full-time ad part-time staff in the areas of Mandatory Reporting and Child Abuse Prevention Suicide Prevention, Ethics and Professional Relationships Between Staff and Residents and Community Relationships
• Participate in meetings and committees
• Develop, revise and implement policies and procedures for area of responsibility; interpret same for staff as needed
• Monitor program compliance with applicable guidelines, regulations, and laws, monitor referrals and notifications
• Perform other job-related duties as required (PREA)

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Job Open Date: 02/23/2026
Job Close Date: 03/12/2026
Open Until Filled: No