Licensed Clinician in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
NewSalary: $68703 - $101210Industry: Government/Civil ServiceJob Function: Medical
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionLicensed Clinician
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 2026311
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with 3 late days 11:30am-8:30pm- 1 hour lunch. 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
What We Offer
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:
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: 07/01/2026
Job Close Date: 07/16/2026
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: 2026311
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with 3 late days 11:30am-8:30pm- 1 hour lunch. 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Range: $68,703.30 – $101,210
Actual starting salary depends on education, experience and credentials.
Actual starting salary depends on education, experience and credentials.
Job Description:
Help People Build Recovery, Resilience, and Hope
At Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH), we are committed to providing individuals with quality mental health care. This Intensive Outpatient position provides individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention to a caseload of individuals diagnosed with primary substance use, co-occurring mental health disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/disorders.
What You’ll Do
The position requires facilitating Substance Use Disorder IOP Groups for adults, and involves collaborative consultation with colleagues, as well as other agencies and service providers such as social services, schools, physicians, or probation officers, in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
Additional duties of this position include completing the required annual compliance training and maintaining current standards relative to Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures. Reporting any violations, inconsistencies, or discrepancies concerning the Corporate Compliance policies and procedures or the HIPAA policies and procedures to the supervisor or appropriate authority.
At Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH), we are committed to providing individuals with quality mental health care. This Intensive Outpatient position provides individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention to a caseload of individuals diagnosed with primary substance use, co-occurring mental health disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/disorders.
What You’ll Do
The position requires facilitating Substance Use Disorder IOP Groups for adults, and involves collaborative consultation with colleagues, as well as other agencies and service providers such as social services, schools, physicians, or probation officers, in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
Additional duties of this position include completing the required annual compliance training and maintaining current standards relative to Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures. Reporting any violations, inconsistencies, or discrepancies concerning the Corporate Compliance policies and procedures or the HIPAA policies and procedures to the supervisor or appropriate authority.
- Provides individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention to individuals who have been diagnosed with MH, SA, ID, and/or DD diagnoses.
- Completes, and/or reviews master assessments at the point of entry, diagnoses individuals based on presenting symptoms and related behaviors, and triages individuals to the appropriate departments within the agency for ongoing services and treatment.
- Provides appropriate clinical documentation and assures that assessments and correspondence to outside contacts are clinically appropriate and completed thoroughly and on time.
- Develops and implements person-centered, individualized treatment plans; makes referrals for other care providers as needed; documents accordingly.
- Maintains records for area of responsibility following departmental, state, and federal regulations, laws, policies, and procedures; processes daily paperwork including but not limited to client progress notes, authorization forms, and daily time sheets.
- Monitors Business Intelligence reports daily.
- Completes required annual compliance training, continuing education, and participates actively and constructively in program and professional development.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
- Excellent group facilitation and therapeutic communication abilities.
- A commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centered care.
- Sound clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills.
- The ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Cultural humility, professionalism, and compassion for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Paid Time Off, and paid holidays
- Paid licensure supervision (when applicable)
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for career growth within a comprehensive behavioral healthcare system
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 two 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 two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- 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 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.
- 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 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:
- LPC or LCSW Experience facilitating adult and/or adolescent groups preferred
- Experience with the electronic health record Credible preferred
- Experience utilizing trauma-specific interventions preferred
Job Open Date: 07/01/2026
Job Close Date: 07/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please ensure that each employment history listed on the resume is indicated as either Full or Part Time.
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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