Day-Shift Crisis Clinician (LCSW/LPC)

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $5,000

Job summary

City of Norfolk’s Norfolk Community Services Board seeks a Licensed Crisis Clinician (Emergency Services Clinician II) to assess individuals in crisis and connect them with mental health services. The role requires an independent Virginia license (LCSW/LPC/LCP) or equivalent and a master’s degree in a clinical field.

Two years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license are required. The position offers a 40-hour week (Sunday–Thursday), a competitive salary range, and a one-time $5,000

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical human services meeting Virginia licensure requirements.
• Two years of mental health services experience or equivalent supervised clinical experience.
• Independent Virginia clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LCP or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must obtain pre-screener certification within first six months.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals in crisis and link to needed services.
• Provide crisis and/or phone counseling in office and in the community.
• Document observations and maintain confidential records; accurate data entry.
• Prepare clear written reports and, when needed, provide expert testimony to Norfolk Courts.
• Initiate, complete, and maintain program records and supervise clinical staff.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Cultural competence

Trauma-informed care

Crisis counseling

Documentation

Court testimony

Education

Master’s degree in clinical human services

Job description

City of Norfolk’s Norfolk Community Services Board seeks a Licensed Crisis Clinician (Emergency Services Clinician II) to assess individuals in crisis and connect them with mental health services. The role requires an independent Virginia license (LCSW/LPC/LCP) or equivalent and a master’s degree in a clinical field.

Two years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license are required. The position offers a 40-hour week (Sunday–Thursday), a competitive salary range, and a one-time $5,000