Licensed Mental Health Therapist

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

Job summary

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) seeks a Licensed Clinician I (LPC/LCSW) for outpatient services serving children, adolescents and adults. The clinician provides counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to a caseload, collaborating with social services, schools, physicians, and probation officers to develop person-centered, recovery-oriented plans with thorough documentation.

Starting range is $68,040–$101,210; location is Chesapeake, VA.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Maintains clinical documentation and ensures timely, accurate records.
• Advocates for clients and coordinates with other services (social services, schools, physicians).
• Performs duties with compliance to state/federal regulations and HIPAA policies.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is located at 224 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
Please ensure that all employment history entries on the application and resume are identified as either Full or Part time employment.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

Requisition Number

2026399

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 10:30am-7pm with a 30 min meal break.
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

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

N - Never

Pay Grade

GE15

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $68,040-$101,210
Actual starting salary depends on experience, education & credentials.

Job Description

Licensed Clinician I LPC / LCSW / Child & Adolescent Outpatient (Counselor/Case Manager)
At Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, ( CIBH ) we are committed to providing individuals with quality health care. This position provides counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention to a caseload of Child, Adolescent or Adult individuals diagnosed with mental health, substance use, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/disorders.
The position involves collaborative consultation with colleagues, as well as other agencies and services providers such as social services, schools, physicians, or probation officers, in accordance with confidentiality guidelines. You will develop and implement individualized service plans that are person-centered, recovery, and outcomes-oriented, make referrals for other care providers as needed, and maintain documentation standards.
The candidate will maintain caseload record in accordance with departmental, state, and federal regulations, laws, policies, and procedures; self-guided determination to process daily paperwork, including client progress notes, insurance forms, daily time sheets, service logs, and billing reports is required in the position. Additional duties include completing the required annual compliance training and maintaining current standards relative to Corporate Compliance and HIPPA policies and procedures.
Typical Tasks

• Provides individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention to individuals who have been diagnosed with MH, SU, ID, and/or DD Diagnoses.
• Completes initial and annual assessments on individuals seeking clinical services.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that are person centered, evidence based, and outcomes oriented.
• Completes appropriate clinical documentation and assures that assessments and correspondence to outside contacts are clinically appropriate and completed thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Advocates on behalf of the client, in relation to services needed.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintains records for area of responsibility in accordance with departmental, state, and federal regulations, laws, policies, and procedures; processes daily paperwork including but not limited to client progress notes, authorization forms and daily time sheets.
• Completes required annual compliance training, participate actively and constructively in program and professional development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
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

Job Open Date

09/08/2026

Job Close Date

09/22/2026

Open Continuous

No

Special Instructions

This position is located at 224 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
Please ensure that all employment history entries on the application and resume are identified as either Full or Part time employment.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

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 = Occasionally- 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 Continuously- 2/3 or more 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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more 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 Climbing N = Never

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

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

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

Foot Controls Foot Controls N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Basic office equipment

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 Other N = Never

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 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 Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

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 Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other Other N = Never

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

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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)