Job Duties:

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/BHDS-Clinician-III-02140.pdf

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and five (5) years utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatric nurse OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine (9) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid DMV driver’s license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) or eligible, and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required. All 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.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: Resume

Preferences:

Strong Preference – Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Three (3) years of experience working with adults with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Experience in crisis intervention and assessment.
Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Experience utilizing local community resources for adults with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Experience treating individuals receiving medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Special Instructions:

This posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly until a selection is made.

Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) or eligible, and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.