Position Details
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position Clinician II Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 2 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2026181 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
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 R - Routine Pay Grade GE11 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary
Starting Salary: $54,492+
Actual starting salary determined by candidate's credentials, education and experience.
Job Description
Are you committed to empowering individuals on their path to recovery? If you are seeking a dynamic role in public service, join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Services Mental Health Case Management team and help connect individuals to the services and supports that promote recovery, resilience, and long-term stability!
This position is responsible for assessment, service planning, care coordination and ongoing monitoring to ensure appropriate utilization of services and continuity of care.
Typical tasks include:
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 bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field or other degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
Requires a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) certification and highest Part C standards within 6 months of hire; CPR, First Aid and medication administration certifications within 3 months of hire, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification upon hire, Case Management Modules and Intellectual Disabilities Workbook completed within thirty days of hire, Part C Early Intervention Certification within six months of hire, and/or Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire (12 weeks for part-time staff).
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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication skills and knowledge of a wide variety of mental health community resources.
A minimum of 3 years experience delivering services in the Mental Health field. ie: social work, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, or case management
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 05/26/2026 Job Close Date 06/09/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
This position is located at 840 Greenbrier Circle: Chesapeake, VA.
Completion of DBHDS Case Management Modules Training is required within 30 days of hire.
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 L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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 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 Never- Never occurs. 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Office equipment: laptop, cellphones, fax, copier, operation of city vehicle
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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more 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 provides direction
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