Licensed Clinician

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Licensure supervision (when applicable

Continuing education

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake is seeking an Outpatient: Substance Use Disorder Licensed Clinician I to provide individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for adults with mental health and/or substance use concerns.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and contribute to recovery-oriented care while meeting licensure requirements and pursuing ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Must hold Virginia licensure as LCSW, LPC, LCP, or equivalent; Emergency Services Program may consider LMFT, Psychiatric NP/CSN, or RN with experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and linkage to additional services.
• Develop and coordinate person-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and community partners.
• Maintain clinical documentation per Medicaid, DBHDS, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and agency standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Treatment planning

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Licensed Clinician

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Department

Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026314

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with one late day a week. 1hr lunch. 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.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement N - Never

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE15

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $68,040 – $101,210
Actual Starting Salary Depends on Education, Experience and Credentials.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and caring individual that enjoys supporting others reach and maintain their self-determined path to recovery and wellness? Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare [ CIBH ] serves the mental health and substance use needs of Chesapeake residents. We are currently seeking an Outpatient: Substance Use Disorder Licensed Clinician I [therapist] to provide individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to a caseload of adult individuals with a wide range of mental health, substance use, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/disorders.

What You Will Do

You will work in consultation with an integrated team of colleagues and other agencies and service providers such as social services, schools, physicians, or probation officers. In this role, you will provide and array of services to promote individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment plans. You will also coordinate linkage for additional services to other care providers.

• Conduct comprehensive substance use and behavioral health assessments.
• Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans that support recovery goals and measurable outcomes.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups focused on relapse prevention, recovery skills, coping strategies, and wellness.
• Utilize evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT ), and trauma-informed approaches.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, peer recovery specialists, case managers, primary care providers, and community partners.
• Complete crisis assessments, safety planning, and referrals to higher or lower levels of care when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid, DBHDS , 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA , and agency standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a recovery-oriented environment that emphasizes hope, dignity, self-determination, and long-term wellness.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent group facilitation and therapeutic communication abilities.
• A commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
• Sound clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills.
• The ability to build collaborative relationships with individuals, families, and community partners.
• A passion for supporting individuals throughout every stage of recovery.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Virginia Retirement System ( VRS )
• Paid Time Off and Paid holidays
• Paid licensure supervision (when applicable)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
• Opportunities for career advancement within a comprehensive behavioral health system
• A workplace culture that values innovation, teamwork, and recovery

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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.

• 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.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/28/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/12/2026

Open Continuous No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

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

Standing

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

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

Walking

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

Lifting

Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

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

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching

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

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

Fine Dexterity

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

Kneeling

Kneeling N = Never

Crouching

Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting

Twisting N = Never

Climbing

Vision

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

Hearing

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

Talking

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

Foot Controls

Foot Controls N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Protective Equipment Required

none required

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

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 = Occasional- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

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

Emergency Situations

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

Frequent Change of Tasks

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

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

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

Tedious or Exacting Work

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

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

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)

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master's Degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position 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. Please list all licensures you currently possess. Type N/A, if not applicable.

  (Open Ended Question)