Licensed Mental Health Therapist

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Paid time off and holidays

Licensure supervision

Continuing education

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) seeks a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to deliver IOP services, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention for adults with SUD and co-occurring disorders in Chesapeake, VA.

You will assess, triage, and document clinical progress, while collaborating with social services, schools, physicians, and probation officers under HIPAA guidance. Requires VA licensure and master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field as approved by VDH.
• Minimum of two years' related, full-time experience.
• Virginia licensure as LCSW, LPC, LCP (LMFT or other titles may qualify for Emergency Services).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Substance Use Disorder IOP groups for adults and collaborate with colleagues and external agencies.
• Complete master assessments, diagnose and triage clients to appropriate services.
• Provide clinical documentation and ensure timely, thorough correspondence.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and refer to other care providers as needed.
• Maintain records per regulations and process daily time sheets.
• Monitor Business Intelligence reports daily.
• Complete annual compliance training and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural humility

Education

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

Tools

Credible EHR

Job description

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

2026311

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with 3 late days 11:30am-8:30pm- 1 hour 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

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

N - Never

Pay Grade

GE15

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $68,703.30 – $101,210. Actual starting salary depends on education, experience and credentials.

Job Description

Help People Build Recovery, Resilience, and Hope

At Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare ( CIBH ), we are committed to providing individuals with quality mental health care. This Intensive Outpatient position provides individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention to a caseload of individuals diagnosed with primary substance use, co-occurring mental health disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/disorders.

What You’ll Do

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist position requires facilitating Substance Use Disorder IOP Groups for adults, and involves collaborative consultation with colleagues, as well as other agencies and service providers such as social services, schools, physicians, or probation officers, in accordance with confidentiality guidelines. Additional duties of this position include completing the required annual compliance training and maintaining current standards relative to Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures. Reporting any violations, inconsistencies, or discrepancies concerning the Corporate Compliance policies and procedures or the HIPAA policies and procedures to the supervisor or appropriate authority.

• Provides individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and/or crisis intervention to individuals who have been diagnosed with MH, SA, ID, and/or DD diagnoses.
• Completes, and/or reviews master assessments at the point of entry, diagnoses individuals based on presenting symptoms and related behaviors, and triages individuals to the appropriate departments within the agency for ongoing services and treatment.
• Provides appropriate clinical documentation and assures that assessments and correspondence to outside contacts are clinically appropriate and completed thoroughly and on time.
• Develops and implements person-centered, individualized treatment plans; makes referrals for other care providers as needed; documents accordingly.
• Maintains records for area of responsibility following 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.
• Monitors Business Intelligence reports daily.
• Completes required annual compliance training, continuing education, and participates actively and constructively in program and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent group facilitation and therapeutic communication abilities.
• A commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centered care.
• Sound clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Cultural humility, professionalism, and compassion for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for career growth within a comprehensive behavioral healthcare system

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

• LPC or LCSW Experience facilitating adult and/or adolescent groups preferred
• Experience with the electronic health record Credible preferred
• Experience utilizing trauma-specific interventions preferred

Job Open Date

09/23/2026

Job Close Date

10/07/2026

Open Continuous

No

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

Fine Dexterity

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

Kneeling

Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

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 M = Several Times Per Month

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 = Occasionally- 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 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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.

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