Assistant Director, Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

$93,760-$139,468; Starting salary commensurate with education and experience.

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is a mission-driven behavioral health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental health and substance misuse treatment. We serve diverse populations through outpatient services, community based programs and integrated care partnerships.

The Assistant Director of ClBH will oversee the development, implementation and administration of our Mental Health and Substance Use Services. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with clinical standards, supervising staff, project development, managing budgets, and fostering an environment focused on client recovery and well being.

Responsibilities Include:

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, public administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and/or Professional Counselor (LPC), Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP), or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Background in Trauma-Informed Care.
Experience working in a Community Services Board.
Working Knowledge of various treatment modalities and evidence-based practices.

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This position is located at 224 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.

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.