Position Details
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position Outpatient Therapist Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 3 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2025497 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with one late day.
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
$66,380 - $98,740
Actual starting salary depends on education, credentials & experience.
Job Description
Licensed Clinician I LPC/LCSW / Adult Outpatient (Counselor/Case Manager)
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 serves the mental health needs of Chesapeake residents. We are currently seeking a licensed 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. This position will facilitate/co-facilitate and provide backup coverage for evening groups.
You will work in consultation with an integrated team of colleagues and other agencies and service providers such as social services, physicians, or probation officers. In this role, you will provide and array of outpatient mental health services to promote individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans. You will also coordinate linkage for additional services to other care providers.
Maintains records for area of responsibility per departmental, state, and federal regulations. laws, policies and procedures; process daily paperwork, including client progress notes, insurance forms, time sheets, service logs, and billing reports.
Completes required annual compliance training and participates actively and constructively in program and professional development.
Reads, comprehends, and adheres to the Corporate Compliance and HIPPA policies and procedures. Report any violations, inconsistencies, or discrepancies concerning the Corporate Compliance policies and procedures or the HIPPA policies and procedures to the supervisor or appropriate authority.
Manages caseload by utilizing Business Intelligence (BI) report daily.
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:
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 facilitating adult groups preferred
Experience utilizing trauma-specific interventions preferred
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 05/26/2026 Job Close Date 06/09/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYMENT ENTRIES ON THE APPLICATION AND 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.
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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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. 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 N = Never Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Basic office equipment, computer, copier, fax, scanner, telephone
Protective Equipment Required
None
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 S = Seasonally Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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 can assist
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