Licensed Clinician

City of Chesapeake -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,703 - $101,210 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

License reimbursement
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Master's degree in social work
LMFT
Safety assessments for crisis intervention support
Family therapy
Mental health stabilization
Doctor of Medicine
Family counseling in health services social work
Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Behavioral psychological assessments
RN License
Harm reduction
Substance use assessment
Safety planning
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual therapy
LPC
HIPAA
Master's degree in psychology
Direct behavioral therapy
Mid-level
Outpatient experience
Group work facilitation for social work
Care planning in social services
Driver's License
Substance abuse counseling
Evidence-based practice
Counseling
Psychology

Full Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Licensed Clinician

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

Requisition Number

2026314

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with one late day a week. 1hr 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.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

N - Never

Pay Grade

GE15

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $68,703 – $101,210

Actual Starting Salary Depends on Education, Experience and Credentials.

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 [CIBH] serves the mental health and
substance use needs of Chesapeake residents.
We are currently seeking an Outpatient: Substance Use Disorder Licensed Clinician I [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.

What You Will Do

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 services to promote individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans. You will also coordinate linkage for additional services to other care providers.

Conduct comprehensive substance use and behavioral health assessments.
Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans that support recovery goals and measurable outcomes.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities.
Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups focused on relapse prevention, recovery skills, coping strategies, and wellness.
Utilize evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed approaches.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, peer recovery specialists, case managers, primary care providers, and community partners.
Complete crisis assessments, safety planning, and referrals to higher or lower levels of care when clinically appropriate.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid, DBHDS, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and agency standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote a recovery-oriented environment that emphasizes hope, dignity, self-determination, and long-term wellness.

What We’re Looking For

Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and treatment planning skills.
Excellent group facilitation and therapeutic communication abilities.
A commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
Sound clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills.
The ability to build collaborative relationships with individuals, families, and community partners.
A passion for supporting individuals throughout every stage of recovery.

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
Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
Opportunities for career advancement within a comprehensive behavioral health system
A workplace culture that values innovation, teamwork, and recovery

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

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

Experience providing treatment for substance use disorders in an outpatient or community behavioral health setting.
Experience treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD).
Familiarity with the ASAM Criteria, stages of change, relapse prevention, and harm reduction principles.
Experience with electronic health records and Medicaid documentation requirements.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

07/01/2026

Job Close Date

07/16/2026

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please ensure that all employment entries on the resume are 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.

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

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

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

N = Never

Climbing

Never- Never occurs.

Balancing

Never- Never occurs.

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

N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Office equipment: computer, phone, copier, fax, scanner

Protective Equipment Required

none required

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

S = Seasonally

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

N = Never

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

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more 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

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