Licensed Mental Health Therapist

City of Chesapeake; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking a licensed mental health professional in Chesapeake, VA. The role requires a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field and licensure in Virginia.

The position requires at least two years of related full-time experience and may involve emergency services considerations. Preference is given to candidates with LPC or LCSW credentials and experience with adolescent groups and trauma-focused interventions.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Adolescent group facilitation

Trauma-focused interventions

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/social work/counseling

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 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

• Candidate licensed in the state of Virginia as a LPC or LCSW preferred
• Experience facilitating adolescent groups preferred
• Experience utilizing trauma-specific interventions preferred