Behavioral Health/Data Science Clinician 3

Job Posting End Date:

October 29, 2026

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.

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:

A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original full-time 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 experienced Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHP) with an active Virginia License for the Adult Outpatient Services program in the Behavioral Health Division. Adult Outpatient Services provides Recovery and Treatment services with same-day access to a behavioral health assessment for Virginia Beach residents age 18 and over with substance use, mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Services include trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychosocial education and peer support.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ experience working with Adults with severe SMI, SUD and or co-occurring disorders, crisis intervention and assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, triage and completing a rapid initial differential diagnosis and level of care; and experience with providing individual and group services utilizing evidence-based treatment approach.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Clinical assessment and person-centered treatment planning to citizens of Virginia Beach seeking mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring Disorders services.
• Complete diagnosis reviews based on assessment.  
• Document medical necessity using ASAM criteria.
• Develop clear, quantified service plans, individualized to client problem/needs, goals and objectives in format approved by Quality Assurance Department.
• Triage non-emergency calls and provide information and referral to community providers when appropriate. 
• Complete and monitor referrals to other agency units/services.
• Work with medical staff to determine needs of individuals who are requesting medications services.
• Work as part of a team to continue to develop clients’ engagement in services and keep focus on readiness to change as a major clinical focus. 
• Provide Motivational Services that provide clients with an opportunity to enhance their readiness for treatment and change.
• Provide clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required
• Work closely with Emergency Services, Pathways, and the other Same Day Access (SDA) staff. 
• Provide “Front Door” services that are person centered and recovery oriented.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm & some varied evenings.

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. 

Preferences:

• Five (5) or more years experience working with Adults with severe SMI, SUD and or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in crisis intervention and assessment, treatment planning and care coordination.
• Experience with triage and completing a rapid initial differential diagnosis and level of care.
• Experience providing individual and group services utilizing evidence-based treatment approach.
• Experience with HIPPA requirements including 42 CFR Part 2 compliance.
• Strong experience with computer skills/virtual technology (ie: WebEx, Doxy Me, Google duo).

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 Bachelor's degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and five (5) years of experience 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 associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatric nurse.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have professional licensure and registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or License Mental Health Professional (LMHP). 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, Clinical Evaluations, Counseling, 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.