Jail Diversion Clinician 2

Job Posting End Date:

November 3, 2026

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

G26

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $60,174.40 - $93,766.40

Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

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

No

About Us:

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Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or re-employment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets    Expectations”.
• $1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Jail Diversion Clinician II for the Adult Correctional Services program in the Behavioral Health Division. The Ideal Candidate will be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP or higher level Licensed Mental Health professional, have experience working with adults with serious mental illness/substance abuse in a correctional setting and with the court system, experience linking with community resources and services, conducting assessments, discharge planning and working with a interdisciplinary team.

Duties:

• Assist with the planning, development, implementation, and scheduling of direct services in Adult Correctional Services.

• Provide advocacy, monitoring and discharge planning for clients with a serious mental illness/substance abuse at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center.

• Coordinate care with jail staff and medical provider; monitor progress with treatment provided by the jail medical provider.

• Collaborate with Probation & Parole and Community Corrections to promote compliance with court orders/probation requirements.

• Link with counsel of record to confirm court dates, sentencing guidelines, and advocate for competency evaluations when deemed appropriate

• Provide discharge planning and linkage to community resources for inmates that are released into the community.

• Assist and accompany individuals to appointments on the day of release when necessary for successful reintegration into the community.

• Provide comprehensive assessment of case management needs of inmates.

• Screen/evaluate inmates with a serious mental illness to determine suitability for mental health substance abuse services.

• Complete intakes, assessments, individual service plans, updates, discharges and compiles other information in support of program and licensure requirements.

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

• Coordinate pre-screens through Emergency Services and criminal commitments to State hospitals as needed.

• Provide face to face contact with inmates returning from State hospitals as needed.

• Monitor medication compliance.

• Provide SOAR services.

• Participate in case consultations; maintain daily Cerner service logs; provide informal progress reports to referral sources.

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Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and paid leave.

Preferences:

Experience working with adults in a correctional setting.
Two (2) or more years’ experience working with adults with mental health and or co-occurring disorders.
Experience with discharge planning.
Experience assisting consumers with applying for benefits, obtaining eligibility and documents. (ie: social security, food stamps, birth certificate, etc.)
Experience documenting client's progress/notes in an electronic health record.

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:

MINIMUMS: 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, or obtain, a current and valid drivers license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or higher level Licensed Mental Health professional. 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.

Selected Candidate must be able to pass the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Department Unescorted Access Background Check and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background Check and Course.

PLEASE NOTE this position has AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS as specified below:
Applicants with a felony conviction
Applicants wanted for a crime in state or out of state.
Applicants with a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor conviction (s), excluding those set forth in Title 46.2 of the VA Code or 1 offense of DUI. These crimes are characterized as involving moral turpitude (lying, cheating, stealing) or gross misconduct (generally crimes against a person and crimes involving drugs or other controlled substances).
Applicants found not guilty of any crime by reason of mental illness.
Applicants with prior serious abuses / violations of NCIC/VCIN systems.
Applicants listed on the Terror Watch List or Violent Gang File.

Skills:

Behavioral Health, Mental Illness Diagnosis

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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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary 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.