BH-DS Clinician I

City of Virginia Beach; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach’s Department of Human Services seeks three BH Clinician I professionals to deliver case management for adults with serious mental health and/or substance use disorders.

You’ll support access to medical, psychiatric, and social services and complete assessments, treatment planning, and crisis planning in a compliant, client-centered manner.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in a human services field and one year of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be QMHP registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling.
• Willing to work extra hours during emergencies.
• Experience with Medicaid, SMI/SUD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide low-level casemanagement for adults with SMI/SUD.
• Assist with access to medical, psychiatric, mental health, social services and supportive programs.
• Complete assessments, treatment planning, crisis planning, clinical interventions, and documentation.
• Discharge planning for clients admitted psychiatrically or medically.
• Document and bill in the EHR within required timelines; finalize progress notes.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Medicaid knowledge

EHR documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

EHR systems

Billing software

Job description

Job Posting End Date

October 29, 2026

Department

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade

G24

Compensation Range & Starting Salary

Pay Range: $54,579.20 - $85,051.20
Starting salary may be negotiable

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime)

No

About Us

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original full-time employment or re-employment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
• $1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire candidates for three BH Clinician I positions who have experience providing case management services to adults with serious mental health and or substance use disorders for our BH Case Management program.

Duties

• Provide lower-level casemanagement services to Virginia Beach citizens who have a serious mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder.
• Assist consumers with access to needed medical, psychiatric, mental health, substance use, social, educational, vocational services, and other supports essential to meeting basic needs to improve their quality of life.
• Complete assessments, treatment planning, crisis planning, clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, transition planning and other case management duties in mental health, substance abuse setting in accordance with quality assurance and professional client standards.
• Provide clients who have been admitted psychiatrically and/or medically hospital discharge planning.
• May serve specialized populations and/or serve in specialized roles.
• Complete clinical documentation and ensure all fling and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the required time frame required
• Complete and final approve progress notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm

Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP.

Preferences

• Experience providing Medicaid reimbursable services to adults with SMI/SUD.
• Experience managing a caseload of 20+ adult individuals with SMI/SUD disorders.
• Experience providing community rehabilitative services such as mental health skill building and/or case management.
• Experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques and coordinating emergency psychiatric care.
• Experience in assisting clients in accessing public health benefits, including Medicaid, SNAP, and disability income.
• Experience in completing assessments, treatment plans, quarterly reviews and progress notes in an electronic health record.

The City offers a_ generous benefits package which includes _health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans maternity/paternity and parental leave, tuition reimbursement, holidays and paid leave.

Additional requirements

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUMS: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and one (1) year of experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with positions such as a Mental Health Counselor, Special Education Teacher or Social Worker OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid drivers license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP. All 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.

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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Official Job Descriptions

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.