Licensed Clinician I

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Licensed Clinician I Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2024023 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule M-F; flexible schedule with 2 late days Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA (224 Great Bridge Blvd) Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE15 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $63,491-$84,126 Depending upon qualifications.
Job Description Are you a compassionate and caring individual that enjoys supporting others reach and maintain their self-determined path to recovery and wellness? Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare serves the mental health needs of Chesapeake residents.
We are currently seeking a licensed therapist to provide individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to a caseload of adult individuals with a wide range of mental health, substance use, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/disorders.
This position will facilitate/co-facilitate and provide backup coverage for evening groups.
You will work in consultation with an integrated team of colleagues and other agencies and service providers such as social services, schools, physicians, or probation officers.
In this role, you will provide and array of outpatient mental health services to promote individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans.
You will also coordinate linkage for additional services to other care providers.
Maintains records for area of responsibility per departmental, state, and federal regulations.
laws, policies and procedures; process daily paperwork, including client progress notes, insurance forms, time sheets, service logs, and billing reports.
Completes required annual compliance training and participates actively and constructively in program and professional development.
Reads, comprehends, and adheres to the Corporate Compliance and HIPPA policies and procedures.
Report any violations, inconsistencies, or discrepancies concerning the Corporate Compliance policies and procedures or the HIPPA policies and procedures to the supervisor or appropriate authority.
Manages caseload by utilizing Business Intelligence (BI) report daily.
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 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’s 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 LCSW credential highly preferred.
Experience facilitating adult and/or adolescent groups preferred.
Experience with electronic health record, Credible preferred.
Experience utilizing trauma-specific interventions preferred.
Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 01/17/2024 Job Close Date 01/31/2024 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) is seeking a licensed Clinician I to provide individual, group, and family counseling to individuals who have mental health, substance use, intellectual or co-occurring disorder.
Our licensed clinician I’s work in an outpatient setting providing person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed services in collaboration with a larger multidisciplinary team of professionals.
Licensed Clinicians must possess: A license to practice in the state of VA as a LPC, LCSW, or currently be registered and licensed eligible Strong organizational skills to meet documentation deadlines.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Flexibility in adapting to federal, state, and third party payor mandates.
Resiliency in working with a diverse range of individuals.
ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling N = Never Crouching Never- Never occurs.
Crawling Never- Never occurs.
Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Office equipment, computer, copier, fax, scanner, phone Protective Equipment Required None Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases M = Several Times Per Month Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors S = Seasonally Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Supervisor can assist if needed Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4