Overnight Emergency Behavioral Health Clinician (PT)

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a part-time licensed clinician or licensed-clinician trainee for 20 hours per week in our Emergency Services program. You will provide pre-admission screening and crisis intervention, perform risk assessments, and coordinate admissions to hospitals or treatment centers.

The role involves collaboration with law enforcement and potential crisis management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field.
• Two years of related, full-time equivalent experience required.
• Virginia licensure as LCSW/LPC/LCP or eligible for emergency services eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24-hour Emergency Services Unit and the CIT Assessment Center.
• Perform risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care and advocate for inpatient treatment or detox as needed.
• Consults with magistrate regarding TDOs/ECOs to promote safety and maintains documentation in EHR.
• Coordinate admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options.
• Represent CIBH in commitment hearings and work with law enforcement to triage crises.
• Complete crisis assessments and treatment plans; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Collaboration with law enforcement

Education

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

Virginia licensure as LCSW/LPC/LCP

Experience in related field (2 years)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

City of Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a part-time licensed clinician or licensed-clinician trainee for 20 hours per week in our Emergency Services program. You will provide pre-admission screening and crisis intervention, perform risk assessments, and coordinate admissions to hospitals or treatment centers.

The role involves collaboration with law enforcement and potential crisis management responsibilities.