BH/DS Clinician I

City of Virginia Beach • Pembroke, MA

1d • $54,579 - $85,051

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Clinician I to guide a team of Direct Support Professionals in a residential group home setting. The role serves as a clinical and operational anchor, developing person-centered plans, managing complex behavioral and medical needs, and ensuring compliance with state licensing and Medicaid standards. The position works with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community settings and may provide direct care when needed to maintain regulatory ratios.

This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis; the requisition will close once a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. The pay range is $54,579.20–$85,051.20; starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in a human services field, such as psychology, mental health, special education, or social work, and one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disability; or an equivalent combination of education above high school and/or experience totaling five years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities while working with persons with intellectual disability.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Ability to supervise staff and audit medical and billing documentation.
• Understanding of crisis intervention, behavior management, and medication tracking.
• DMV transcript required.
• CPS check required.
• Employees may be expected to work hours beyond their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating Individual Service Plans (ISP), Person-Centered Treatment Plans, and/or related documentation.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Experience with medication administration, management, and/or handling.
• Experience with case coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Behavior Specialists, auditing their daily documentation and hourly billing for accuracy.
• Develop, implement, and track Individual Service Plans (ISPs), lead interdisciplinary team meetings, and provide direct care when needed to maintain regulatory ratios.
• Review service logs weekly and sign off on quarterly electronic health record (EHR) reviews under State Licensure, Medicaid Waiver, and HCBS rules.
• Prepare and verify Medication Administration Records (MARs), conduct monthly controlled substance counts, and perform monthly participant cash ledger audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact among participants, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to maximize available client benefits.
• Work with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential or community setting.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account through a pre-tax payroll deduction, in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level