Licensed Clinician II

Licensed Clinician II (#Counselor #Clinical Social Worker #casemanager) provides day-to-day oversight of Emergency Services (ES) including triage of community referrals at Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and main office locations.

Typical Tasks of the Licensed Clinician II: (#Counselor #Clinical Social Worker #casemanager)

• Provides supervision and annual evaluations for Emergency Services Clinicians.
• On-call-after-hours weekly rotation for purpose of case solution.
• 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 ES Supervisor with interviewing/hiring processes and training of new staff members. Provides oversight/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.
• Assists in the facilitation of ES staff meetings.
• Licensed Clinician II performs other related duties as assigned.
• Continual/ongoing collaboration with Chesapeake Police Dept. and referral sources and attendance of CIT partner meetings.
• This position is in a 24 hour/7 day a week program and will be scheduled to work holidays and will accrue additional monthly leave on an accelerated basis.

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Required 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 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.
• 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.

Advertised salary:

$68,370 to $90,591annual salary depending upon qualifications and experience. This position receives a 10% supplemental pay. Shift differential pay also available.