Clinician II

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a dedicated professional to support justice-involved individuals with behavioral health and medical needs as they transition from incarceration to community life.

You will coordinate pre-release and post-release case management, ensuring continuity of care by linking inmates with community-based resources and housing options, and providing at least 30 days of post-release support.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.
• Minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-release and post-release case management for CCC inmates with mental health, critical care medical, and substance use disorder needs.
• Provide in-community support for at least 30 days after release to ensure continuity of care and reduce recidivism.
• Create discharge plans reflecting inmate needs and goals, coordinating with community partners.
• Refer inmates to resources for housing, Medicaid, and other reentry supports.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation (required for some programs)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The City of Chesapeake Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for this vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Sheriff's Office

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department SHERIFF

Division

Division SHERIFF JAIL

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026428

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm
May require some evenings.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Correction Center Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE11

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

57.915

Job Description

Join our dynamic team! Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? Are you ready to lead change and support second chances? Youwill play a critical role in supporting, justice-involved individuals with behavior health and medical needs as they transition from incarceration to community life. You will work collaboratively with the Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office’s contracted medical provider to screen and assess the psychiatric, medical, social services, employment, and residential needs upon entry into the Chesapeake Correctional Center, ( CCC .)

You will be responsible for coordinating pre-release and post-release case management for CCC inmates with mental health, critical care medical, and substance use disorder needs to ensure a smooth transition to the community and services. Provide in community support for at least 30 days after release to ensure continuity of care and reduce recidivism. Create a discharge plan with goals that reflect the needs of the inmate.

You will collaborate and coordinate with Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health’s community-based services and community partners to refer and link inmates with resources to support community re-entry, to include transitional housing or other housing support, and minimize recidivism.

The discharge plan examples are assisting inmates with a SMI resident with obtaining photo identification, birth certificates, apply for Medicaid and/or GAP applications/reinstatement, apply for Social Security disability/ SSI assistance, assist with emergency food and clothing as approved through the Inmate Jail Program Fund, etc.

Required Qualifications

• VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.
• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Depending on assignment, may require Qualified Mental Health Professional ( QMHP – Adult or Child) or Qualified Developmental Disability Professional ( QDDP ) certification and highest Part C standards within 6 months of hire; CPR , First Aid and medication administration certifications within 3 months of hire, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor ( CSAC ) certification upon hire, Case Management Modules and Intellectual Disabilities Workbook completed within thirty days of hire, Part C Early Intervention Certification within six months of hire, and/or Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire (12 weeks for part-time staff).
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience required.
• Experience with case management, reentry planning or community mental health is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a deep sense of empathy.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/03/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/17/2026

Open Continuous No

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

The City of Chesapeake Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for this vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Sheriff's Office

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting N = Never

Climbing

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Office equipment. Copier, telephone, fax and computer equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

NA

Health and Safety D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards S = Seasonally

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards S = Seasonally

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases W = Several Times Per Week

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other N = Never

If Other, Description D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration D = Daily

Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week

Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

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