Clinician

City-of-Norfolk,-V; Tidewater (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

The City of Norfolk’s Norfolk Community Services Board seeks a clinician to deliver direct and support services for individuals with mental health, substance use, or cooccurring disorders. You will interview, assess, and coordinate treatment, collaborate with clinical teams, and ensure adherence to Medicaid and licensure standards.

Required are a Master’s degree in a human services field and VA licensure as a counselor, LMFT, or LCSW, plus two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field.
• Two years of experience in a human services field, preferably in mental illness or substance abuse.
• Licensed in VA as a professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessments for persons with mental health, substance use, or cooccurring disorders.
• Develops individualized treatment plans addressing identified needs and family involvement.
• Participates in case reviews as part of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Delivers individual, group, and family counseling per treatment plans.
• Provides crisis counseling and psycho-educational classes.
• Maintains compliant, well-documented records and reports statistics as required.
• Coordinates admissions/discharges and collaborates with supervisors and team members.
• Supports special projects and conducts drug screens and Breathalyzers as needed.

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and housing and homelessness. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the people we serve.

The NCSB is seeking a passionate and dedicated Clinician to join our Behavioral Health Outpatient Department! In this role, you will provide direct services and support services to individuals with mental health, substance use or cooccurring disorders to include interviewing and conducting assessments to determine mental and/or physical
conditions, collaborate with counselors, physician or nurses to plan and coordinate treatment needs, crisis counseling, treatment planning, and individual and group sessions. You will collaborate closely with clinical teams, ensure that services align with individualized treatment plans, and maintain documentation in compliance with Medicaid, NCSB, licensure, Human Rights, and other regulatory standards. This is a meaningful opportunity to empower individuals on their recovery journey, promote client-centered care, and contribute to the overall success and integrity of our behavioral health program.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $59,745 - $68,559

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Provides comprehensive assessments for persons with mental health, substance use and or cooccurring disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans which respond to the needs of the person served and their family as identified by the assessment.
• Participates in case reviews as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Determines from assessments the appropriate services to be provided, the most appropriate services providers, and ensures that the person served is linked with those services.
• Provides individual, group and family counseling services as outlined in each treatment plan.
• Provides crisis counseling on an as needed basis.
• Teaches psycho-educational classes and revises curriculum as needed.
• Keeps up to date, well documented records which comply with Federal, State, and agency requirements
• Monitors persons receiving services from other service providers and advocates for the person to ensure accessibility and acceptability of services.
• Collects and reports service statistics and data on persons served as required.
• Processes admissions and discharges in an appropriate and timely manner in accordance to agency standards.
• Participates in regular supervision as agreed upon with their direct supervisor and consults with other team members.
• Assists in the development and implementation of special projects, e.g. specialized groups, etc.
• Conduct regular and random drug screens and Breathalyzers.
• Other duties as assigned..

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through six years of college resulting in a Master's degree or equivalent in a human services field. Two years' experience in a human services field, preferably in the treatment of mental illness or substance abuse; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• VA Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker.
• Must be certified or certifiable in Basic First Aid and CPR.
• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.
• Signing Bonus: Thisposition is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.