Licensed Clinician

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to work within the Emergency Services Program in Chesapeake, VA. A master’s degree and relevant licensure are required, with at least two years of related experience.

The role emphasizes treatment of co-occurring disorders and adherence to VA licensing standards. Qualified candidates will be familiar with ASAM criteria, Medicaid documentation, and evidence-based practices for recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field, or another degree per Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Skills

Substance use disorder treatment

Group therapy facilitation

Recovery-oriented care

MAT / MOUD knowledge

ASAM Criteria familiarity

Medicaid documentation

Driving license

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :

Requires a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :

Requires a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Experience Requirement

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ), Professional Counselor ( LPC ), Clinical Psychologist ( LCP ).
• A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist MD/DO, or a Bachelor’s Prepared Registered Nurse (RN) with five years of experience may be considered in the Emergency Services Program.
• May consider as a marginal (under-grade) applicant a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work applicant who is currently registered with the Board of Health Professions with the ability to obtain licensure within the probationary period.
• May require Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of employment (12 weeks for part-time staff) for those in the Emergency Services Program.
• Depending on the position, it may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.

Special Requirements

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing treatment for substance use disorders in an outpatient or community behavioral health setting.
• Experience treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and medication-assisted treatment ( MAT / MOUD ).
• Familiarity with the ASAM Criteria, stages of change, relapse prevention, and harm reduction principles.
• Experience with electronic health records and Medicaid documentation requirements.