Outpatient Licensed Program Supervisor

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake is seeking an Outpatient Licensed Program Supervisor to lead adult, child, and substance use outpatient services. You will supervise clinicians, ensure quality care, and guide risk management and escalation of care in a community health setting.

Ideal candidates have a master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, four years of related experience, and Virginia licensure. The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field.
• Minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, or Counselor.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical services of outpatient units.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision and leadership to senior clinicians.
• Guide clinicians in risk management strategies, crisis intervention, and escalation of care for safety concerns.
• Monitor budget, payroll, workflows, and supervision requirements; complete annual evaluations and progressive discipline as needed.
• Coordinate program services with internal and external partners and track KPIs.

Education

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

Job description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Outpatient Licensed Program Supervisor

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026416

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am-430pm w/30 min 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 GE19

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $82,884 -$123,290
Actual starting salary depends on education, experience & credentials.

Job Description

Bring your expertise in counseling and supervision to a leadership role where you’ll grow professionally while empowering others to thrive. The Outpatient Licensed Program Supervisor is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and clinical services of our adult, child, and substance use outpatient units. The ideal candidate will be an organized and proactive leader with a strong clinical background, a keen eye for quality, and a passion for supporting both clients and staff in a community health setting.

The Outpatient Licensed Program Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative supervision and leadership to a team of senior clinicians, provide consultation on high-risk or complex cases and guide clinicians in risk management strategies, crisis intervention, and appropriate escalation of care for individuals who present with safety concerns. The supervisor is responsible for monitoring budget, payroll, workflows, ensuring supervision requirements are met and maintained by senior clinicians, completing annual performance evaluations, and managing progressive discipline. Data collection and reporting, program evaluation, tracking key performance indicators, and coordination of program services with internal and external partners is also central to this role.

This Outpatient Licensed Program Supervisor positionrequires familiarity with behavioral health regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that all services are provided in an appropriate manner according to applicable DBHDS , Medicaid, CIBH , city, state, federal policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making abilities, a collaborative spirit with a demonstrated record for working across systems.

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.

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

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

• Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, or Counselor.

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

Three years of clinical and administrative full-time equivalent experience desired.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/01/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/15/2026

Open Continuous

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

Standing

Standing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Walking

Walking Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

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

Fine Dexterity

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

Kneeling

Kneeling N = Never

Crouching

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 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: laptop, copier phone, scanner, fax

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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

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

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

If Other, Description

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

No

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed in Virginia as LCSW/LCP/ or LPC? Please provide VA License number or put N/A for none.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Yes
• No