Clinician, Clinical and Acute Services

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and housing and homelessness. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the people we serve.

The NCSB is seeking a Licensed Clinician to provide assessments and treatment planning, the provision abuse/co-occurring counseling and case management services.

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provides comprehensive assessments for persons with substance use and or co-occurring disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans which respond to the needs of the person served and their family as identified by the assessment.
• Participates in case reviews as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Determines from assessments the appropriate services to be provided, the most appropriate services providers, and ensures that the person served is linked with those services.
• Provides individual, group and family counseling services as outlined in each treatment plan.
• Provides crisis counseling on an as needed basis.
• Teaches psycho-educational classes and revises curriculum as needed.
• Keeps up to date, well documented records which comply with Federal, State, and agency requirements.
• Monitors persons receiving services from other service providers and advocates for the person to ensure accessibility and acceptability of services.
• Collects and reports service statistics and data on persons served as required.
• Processes admissions and discharges in an appropriate and timely manner in accordance with agency standards.
• Participates in regular supervision as agreed upon with their direct supervisor and consults with other team members.
• Assists in the development and implementation of special projects, e.g. specialized groups, etc.
• Conduct regular and random drug screens and Breathalyzers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through six years of college resulting in a Master's degree or equivalent in a human services field.

Two years' experience in a human services field, preferably in the treatment of mental illness or substance abuse; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• VA Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker.
• Must be certified or certifiable in Basic First Aid and CPR.
• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.
• Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.