Licensed Clinician II

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Licensed 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 2026365

Number of hours worked per week 40

Monday-Friday 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM with rotating weekend coverage
* overnight shift pays a 7% shift differential. 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.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement O
- Occasional

Pay Grade GE16

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Starting Range
: $71,480 – $106,327 Actual starting salary will depend on education, credentials, and experience.

This position is located at 216 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA. Are you a licensed behavioral health professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Join our Emergency Services team and play a vital role in providing immediate behavioral health crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring emergencies.

As a Licensed Clinician II
, you will serve in a supervisory capacity to provide comprehensive crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and disposition planning while partnering with hospitals, law enforcement, EMS , schools, families, and community providers. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals access the right level of care at the right time.

• Conduct comprehensive emergency behavioral health assessments for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing psychiatric, substance use, or co-occurring crises.
• Complete pre-admission screenings for psychiatric hospitalization in accordance with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) requirements.
• Assess for risk of harm to self or others and develop clinically appropriate safety and crisis stabilization plans.
• Coordinate voluntary and involuntary psychiatric admissions, including Temporary Detention Order ( TDO ) evaluations and collaboration with magistrates, law enforcement, and psychiatric facilities.
• Provide crisis counseling, de-escalation, brief therapeutic interventions, and stabilization services.
• Collaborate with hospitals, Crisis Receiving Centers, Mobile Crisis teams, outpatient providers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, Medicaid requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to subordinate staff seeking clinical licensure
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide services during evenings, weekends, holidays, or overnight shifts 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.

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 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.
• 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.