Part-time BH/DS Clinician II

City of Virginia Beach; Pembroke (MA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift differential pay

Drug Free Workplace

Descripción de la vacante

City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Part-Time Mobile Crisis Response Clinician II to join the Human Services team. The role provides rapid response, assessment, and early intervention during behavioral health crises for residents and visitors across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualified candidates must be registered QMHP/LMHP with crisis work experience. Duties include crisis response, documentation, intake assessments, CEPP development, and ongoing therapeutic interventions.

Formación

• Requires a four-year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral health, or social work) and three years of relevant experience.
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP or LMHP.
• Experience with crisis work and risk assessment is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to calls through Crisis Hub to provide community crisis services for adults in acute psychiatric crisis.
• Complete clinical documentation and ensure accurate filing and billing timelines.
• Provide face-to-face crisis response to individuals and families, and coordinate with collateral contacts.
• Conduct intake assessments, crisis-specific assessments, and update diagnoses as needed.
• Develop Crisis Education and Prevention Plans (CEPP) with clients and families.
• Provide ongoing assessments and therapeutic crisis interventions or referrals as needed.
• Serve in specialized populations or roles as required.

Conocimientos

Crisis response

Mental health

Psychotherapy

Educación

Four-year degree in human services field

Descripción del empleo

Department

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade

G26

Compensation Range & Starting Salary

Pay Range: 28.93 - 45.08 USD Hourly
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly. The requisition will close once a sufficient applicant pool is established.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime)

No

About Us

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a candidate for the Part-Time Mobile Crisis Response Clinician II positionfor the (MCR) Mobile Crisis Response Program. This program provides a rapid response, assessment, and early intervention to residents and visitors in the City of Virginia Beach, City of Norfolk, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia when they experience a behavioral health crisis. Services will assist individuals experiencing a crisis or escalating emotional/behavioral symptoms which have impacted their ability to function in their family, living situation, community, school, or work environment.

Qualified candidates must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). The ideal candidate will have experience working with crisis work as the primary job function, experience working with adults with mental health and substance use disorders and with completing complex assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls through the Region Crisis Hub System by providing Community Crisis services to adult non-hospitalized individuals experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis to avert hospitalization or re-hospitalization by mobilizing resources of the community and natural support systems for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation.

• Complete clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required.

• Provide immediate crisis response to individuals, to include direst face to face service with the identifies individual in need and/or family, collateral contacts and other billable services.

• Complete intake assessments, crisis intervention specific assessments, obtain mental health history, and formulate diagnoses as well as update diagnoses as needed.

• Generate preliminary Crisis Education and Prevention Plan (CEPP), crisis intervention specific assessments, obtain mental health history, and formulate diagnoses as well as update diagnoses as needed with client/family at the time of the initial contact.

• Provide ongoing assessments for changes in the client’s mental status and provide therapeutic crisis interventions and/or referrals based on the changing needs of the client.

• Serve specialized populations and/or serve in specialized roles.

Work Schedule

This position is needed for evenings, weekends and/or holidays with a minimum of three (3), six (6)-hour shifts.

Afternoon/evening schedules associated with this position are eligible forshift differential payaccording to City policy 2.08.

Preferences

• Experience assessing risk factors for individuals that are in crisis to determine appropriate level of care.
• Experience assessing for risk of self-harm, suicide, and harm to others.
• Experience completing intake assessments, treatment plans and safety plans.
• Experience providing Mentoring/ Mental Health Skill Building and/or Intensive In-Home Services.
• Experience working in varied settings such as schools, homes, emergency departments, and public agencies.
• Experience providing ongoing psychotherapy demonstrating knowledge of child/adolescent or adult psychopathology, treatment modalities, crisis intervention, discharge planning and service coordination.
• Experience working non-traditional hours (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed on a rotating basis).

Additional requirements

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and three (3) years’ experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Mental Health Counselor, Special Education Teacher, or Social Worker OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience and training equivalent to seven (7) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Special Requirements

Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Licensed Eligible Mental Health Professional (LMHP). All 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.

Skills

Crisis Response, Mental Health, Psychotherapy

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.