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Licensed Clinician II- Emergency Services

Seeking an innovative and experienced licensed clinician to provide day to day oversight to Emergency Services Program; including triage of community referrals at Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and main office locations in Great Bridge.

Typical tasks of the Licensed Clinician II:

 

  • Licensed Clinician II provides supervision and annual evaluations for Emergency Services clinicians
  • Provides on call coverage after hours, weekly rotation for case consultation
  • Provides crisis assessment/intervention service that, in every case, utilizes the least restrictive means possible to meet the client’s needs.
  • Licensed Clinician II assists the ES Program Supervisor with interviewing/hiring processes and training of new staff. Provides oversight and management of Safety Net Bed (state hospital) cases, re-commitment hearings at state hospitals, mandatory outpatient treatment and Child/Mobile community cases.
  • Oversight of 24 hour Emergency Services schedule with ES leadership team
  • Daily Quality Assurance audits and chart review
  • Continual/ongoing collaboration with Chesapeake Police Dept and referral sources and attendance of CIT partner meetings

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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 four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

  • Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Counselor (LPC).
  • 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.
  • Pre-Screening Certification required within 6 weeks of employment.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s 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.