Licensed Clinician I - Emergency Services
Company: City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Working Title of Vacant PositionLicensed Clinician I - Emergency
ServicesJob Type: Full TimePosting Type: PublicNumber of Vacancies:
2Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHCDivision: CIBH MENTAL HLTH
SVCRequisition Number: 2024377Number of hours worked per week: 40
hours per week in a 24 hour programWork Schedule: Monday to
Thursday & Sunday 3:30pm to 12:00am. - Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of
the time.Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VAPosition Driving
Requirement: O - OccasionalPay Basis: Semi-MonthlyAdvertised
Salary: $65,078-$84,126 starting salary rangeDepending on
education, experience and qualificationsJob Description: Do you
have experience with mental health illness? Do you have a
background in crisis intervention? If so, come join Chesapeake
Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and help the city of Chesapeake
citizens. This position provides pre-admission screening and crisis
intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services unit and CIT Assessment
Center. Position performs risk assessments to determine the
appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative
to manage crises. Advocates for individual requiring inpatient
treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services. Requires
experience in crisis intervention, diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR with
populations including serious mental illness, substance use and
intellectual developmental disabilities. Clinician must possess the
ability to relate and communicate with various populations, make
clinical decision, analyze psychosocial data and communicate ideas
verbally and in writing. Candidate must possess knowledge of state
mental health statutes, pre-admission screening criteria and
commitment process.Complete pre-admission screening and crisis
intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services Unit and the CIT
Assessment CenterComplete risk assessments to determine the
appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative
to manage crises. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient
treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services.Consults with
magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety
of individuals and the community. Maintains documentation in
electronic health record in compliance with agency quality
assurance standards. May provide 30 day crisis interventions to
individuals who may require short term solution focused
interventions.Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other
outpatient treatment options.Represents CIBH in commitment
hearingsWorks closely with law enforcement to triage mental health
crises in the community.Uses DMS-V-TR to formulate
diagnosesCompletes crisis assessments and treatment plansPerforms
other related duties as assigned.The City of Chesapeake offers an
exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure,
for a full list of benefits and employee perks.PM22Required
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'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.Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Social
Work, Counseling, Rehabilitation or another Master's degree that
may qualify for independent practice is REQUIRED. LCSW or LPC
preferred. Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling will
also be considered.Job Open Date: 08/02/2024Job Close Date:
10/22/2024Open Until Filled: NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Emergency Services is a 24 hour operation responsible for coverage
24 hours a day, to include evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
Various shifts are available that will include shared weekend
coverage.PI9a694c8e92c2-25660-35214643
Keywords: City of Chesapeake Human Resources, Chesapeake , Licensed Clinician I - Emergency Services, Other , Chesapeake, Virginia
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