Licensed Clinician

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Licensed Clinician Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2026314 Number of hours worked per week 40 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. 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

• 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 No 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

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a Master's Degree?

• Yes

• No

• • This position 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. Please list all licensures you currently possess. Type N/A, if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts