BH/DS Clinician IV

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Clinical Supervisor for the Adult Outpatient Services program, providing supervision for clinicians serving adults with mental health and substance use disorders. The role requires Virginia licensure (LCSW/LPC/LCP) and strong supervisory experience within a Behavioral Health setting.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with a generous benefits package and a $4,000 hiring bonus for new hires or rehires under policy.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in a human services field and seven years’ experience in clinical roles.
• Licensure in Virginia Board of Counseling as LCSW/LPC/LCP is required.
• Experience supervising staff and providing clinical supervision in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical supervisor for Adult Outpatient Services.
• Provide clinical supervision and administrative support to staff.
• Meet with clients and coordinate care, including transfers and referrals.
• Develop and review treatment plans and QA reviews for quality of care.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Behavioral health

Counseling

Mental health

Substance abuse treatment

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Posting End Date:September 27, 2026Department:HUMAN SERVICESCompensation Grade:A15Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $75,316.80 - $116,750.40Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualificationsJob Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):YesScheduled Weekly Hours:40About 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. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to serve as a Clinical Supervisor for the Adult Outpatient Services program which provides services to adults with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.The ideal candidate will be licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a LCSW, LPC, or LCP; experience working clinically with adults with mental illness, substance use and or co-occurring disorders, experience conducting individual and group therapy, supervisory experience supervising staff for clinical needs in a Behavioral Health setting, documented experience with substance abuse treatment modalities and working with and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.And here's another exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $4,000 hiring bonus!**Duties:Serve as a clinical supervisor of Adult Outpatient Services, (Pembroke 6 and Magic Hollow) which provides services to clients with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.Provide clinical supervision and administrative support to staff.Meet with clients experiencing difficulties related to services and works within the unit and with other units to get clients into the level of care needed.Handle client complaints and completes Incident Reports.Review and process transfers, referral requests, and makes recommendations for best place for service delivery.Develop and maintain clear, quantified service plans, individualized to client problem/needs, goals and objectives in format approved by Quality Assurance Department.Assist in the development of groups and services for traditional outpatient services.Complete QA reviews to ensure quality of care and compliance with established standards.Carry a clinical caseload of group clients and provides a high-level clinical service to adult BH clients, to include ongoing assessment of clients, crisis intervention as needed, group, individual and family counseling.Report all clinical and administrative functions via client records and computer/paper reporting mechanisms.Meet with staff providing guidance and training in clinical service planning and delivery. Assure that staff receive appropriate training, ongoing supervision, and monitoring of documentation of billing information.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pmMust be licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)is required for this position.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. **Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.$1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.$1,250 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.$1,750 will be awarded upon completing the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.Preferences:Experience conducting chart reviews/audits.Experience monitoring team service delivery and productivity.Experience supervising staff for clinical needs in a Behavioral Health setting to include writing performance evaluations.Documented experience with substance abuse treatment modalities.Experience developing treatment plans for adults with mental health disorders.Experience working clinically with adults with mental illness, substance use and or co-occurring disorders.Experience in conducting individual and group therapy.Experience working with and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.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: NoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and seven (7) years’ experience utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as clinician, therapist, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse OR experience equivalent to eleven (11) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with these positions. Must have a current and valid DMV driver’s license.Special Requirements: Must be licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)is required for this position. 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:Behavioral Health, Clinical Services, Clinical Supervision, Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Illness Diagnosis, Substance Abuse TreatmentWorking 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.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P9062.pdfOfficial Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS 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.