Behavioral Health/Developmental Services Clinician 2

Job Posting End Date:

November 29, 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:

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:

Are you a dedicated Human Services professional ready to make a community impact and lead a team? As a Clinician II with Employment Services, you will empower adults with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities to achieve competitive, integrated employment. You will balance direct client advocacy with leadership, guiding a dedicated support team to ensure service excellence, compliance, and life-changing employment outcomes.

Specific Duties

• Conduct situational assessments, build individualized service plans (ISPs), and provide targeted job training to help clients secure and maintain employment.
• Build robust relationships with local businesses, coordinate care with families and support teams, and advocate for inclusive workplaces.
• Provide direct oversight, training, and regular one-on-one supervision to a team of Clinician I, DS Employment Specialists, and Direct Support Professionals.
• Manage documentation, billing processes, and chart compliance to meet CARF accreditation, state policy, and reimbursement standards.
• Maintain client well-being using Therapeutic Options Techniques during behavioral crises and transport clients safely using city or personal vehicles.
• Maintain a monthly productivity level of 50% or above in billable and client-related services.
• Provide supervision, training and support to team members, and other staff as assigned, to ensure performance expectations are met.

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) or eligible and have three (3) or more years’ experience working with the intellectually and/or developmentally disabled population.

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.

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 (psychology, mental health, special education, social work) and three (3) years’ experience working with persons with intellectual disability OR experience and/or training equivalent to seven (7) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for working with persons with intellectual disabilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: 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:

Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Leadership, Supervision

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.