Part-Time Emergency Behavioral Health Clinician – Licensed

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Working Title of Vacant Position

Part Time

Public

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CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

2026368

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20 hours per week
• Flexible hours
• Overnights
• Week nights. 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.

Chesapeake, VA

O – Occasional

GE15

Advertised Salary

Starting Rate: $32.71hr – $48.66 hr
Actual rate depends on education, experience and credentials.

Do you have experience with mental health illness? Do you have a background in crisis intervention? If so, come join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and help the city of Chesapeake citizens. CIBH is seeking a PT licensed clinician or a licensed clinician trainee to work 20 hours per week, overnights, in our Emergency Services program. This position provides pre‑admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services unit and CIT Assessment Center.

Position performs risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services. Requires experience in crisis intervention, diagnosis in the DSM
-5-TR with populations including serious mental illness, substance use and intellectual developmental disabilities. Clinician must possess the ability to relate and communicate with various populations, make clinical decision, analyze psychosocial data and communicate ideas verbally and in writing. Candidate must possess knowledge of state mental health statutes, pre‑admission screening criteria and commitment process.

• Complete pre‑admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services Unit and the CIT Assessment Center
• Complete risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services.
• Consults with magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and the community. Maintains documentation in electronic health record in compliance with agency quality assurance standards. May provide 30 day crisis interventions to individuals who may require short term solution focused interventions.
• Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options.
• Represents CIBH in commitment hearings
• Works closely with law enforcement to triage mental health crises in the community.
• Completes crisis assessments and treatment plans Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

• Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ), Professional…