BH/DS Clinician 3

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

A13

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $68,328.00 - $105,892.80
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):

Yes

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. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a motivated candidate for the BH/DS Clinician III position, at our Beach House Psychosocial Rehabilitation program. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders in a behavioral health day program setting, along with having supervisory experience providing oversight and clinical guidance to staff members.

And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $4,000 hiring bonus!**

Duties:

• Perform complex and thorough psycho-social assessments, intakes, treatment planning, clinical interventions, consultation and authorization of treatment.
• Provide high level clinical services to adults with mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
• Assist with crisis prevention and intervention services.
• Perform quality assurance functions including review of electronic and paper health records to exceed state standards and assess/review for medical necessity of services for individuals receiving Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services. 
• Collaborate and support program supervisor in the development, evaluation and direct supervision of program staff and consumers.
• Assist with development, implement training and ongoing supervision for staff. 
• Provides training to PSR staff to enhance and maintain clinical and skill building competencies.
• Assists with ensuring staff adhere to Medicaid, Licensure, and CARF regulations.
• Develop and enhance lesson plans for use by staff facilitating psychoeducational groups for consumers.

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

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Preferences:

• Five (5) or more years direct experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Registered and Licensed as a LMHP with the State of VA
• Supervisory experience to provide clinical oversight and guidance to Behavioral Health clinicians
• Experience working in an adult psychosocial rehabilitation day program
• Experience working in/or using the clubhouse model
• Experience conducting service planning, intakes, and completing complex clinical assessments
• Experience providing crisis support & mitigation plans to adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Pre-vocational and vocational experience
• Experience with Medicaid and State Licensing regulations for service authorizations and billing.

**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment 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”.

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 five (5) years utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine (9) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions.

Must have a current and valid DMV driver’s license.

Special Requirements: Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), License Mental Health Professional (LMHP) is required for this position. 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:

Behavioral Health, Crisis Interventions, Intake Assessments, Leadership

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.