Behavioral Health Clinician

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. seeks a licensed mental health professional in Virginia for a role requiring a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field. The position requires at least two years of related, full-time experience and active Virginia licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LCP).

LMFT or psychiatric credentials may be considered in the Emergency Services Program. Employee duties may include responding to department needs or city emergencies, with a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Valid Virginia licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LCP; LMFT or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may be considered in Emergency Services Program.

Skills

VA Licensure

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

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.

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.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City 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.