BH-DS Clinician III

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Generous benefits package

Shift differential pay

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach's Department of Human Services seeks a licensed Clinician III for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The ideal candidate will conduct individual, group, couples, and family therapy for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, using DBT, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches.

Starting salary ranges from $68,328 to $105,893 per year with a $4,000 hiring bonus; benefits include health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in a human services field and five years related clinical experience.
• Must be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia as LPC, LCSW, or LCP.
• Strong experience with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and with DBT, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments (e.g., risk assessments, DLA-20, Columbia-Suicide Severity scoring).
• Develop and maintain treatment plans for the IOP and SUD services.
• Submit Medicaid authorizations and re-authorizations.
• Provide process groups, psychoeducational groups, individual, family and couples therapy, and crisis counseling.
• In the absence of Supervisors, delegate tasks, ensure safety, manage crises and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor clients, document in charts, and coordinate with referral sources.
• Contribute to program planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Serve as a consultant on complex case conceptualizations, treatment planning and discharge planning.

Skills

DBT

Trauma informed care

Harm reduction

LCSW/LPC/LCP license

Education

Four-year degree in human services field

Job description

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

A13

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $68,328.00 - $105,892.80
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

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

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a licensed candidate dedicated to making a difference in our community for the Clinician III positions for the “Intensive Outpatient Program” (IOP). The ideal candidate will have experience conducting individual, group, couples, and family therapy with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma informed care, and harm reduction strategies.

A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position!

Responsibilities:

• Complete all complex clinical assessments for annual reviews to include Comprehensive Needs Assessments, Risk Assessments, DLA-20’s, Diagnostic Review, and ColumbiaSuicide Assessments.
• Develop and write all treatment plans for individuals entering the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or expanded substance use disorders (SUD) services and complete theirquarterly reviews.
• Submit Medicaid authorizations and re-authorizations.
• Provide both process groups and psychoeducational groups, individual therapy, family and couple’s therapy and crisis counseling.
• In the absence of the Clinical Supervisor and Program Supervisor, delegate tasks, ensure the safety of all individuals in the program at all times, handle crisis situations, ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, communicate with the administrative team, and be knowledgeable about policies and procedures.
• Responsible for individual monitoring, answering telephone inquiries, knowledge of referral sources, and documentation in individual charts.
• Assist in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation to strive for continued program service delivery to individuals.
• Act as the consultant for others on the team to discuss complex case conceptualizations, treatment planning and discharge planning.

Must have professional licensure and registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or licensed eligible LPC in the State of Virginia.

Available Schedules: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Afternoon/evening schedule associated with this position are eligible for shift differential pay according to City policy 2.08.

Preferences:

• Experience conducting substance use disorders (SUD) groups.
• Experience conducting individual therapy with SUD adult individuals.
• Experience conducting couples and family therapy with SUD individuals.
• Experience and Knowledgeable with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
• Experience in trauma informed care.
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and SUD counseling.
• Experience utilizing harm reduction strategies.

**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 offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, 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 five (5) years utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatric nurse OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine (9) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid DMV driver’s license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be licensed as a LPC, LCSW, LCP, or licensed eligible LPC in the state of Virginia. 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.

Skills:

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.