BH/DS Clinician III
About The Position
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is hiring an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional for Adult Outpatient Services in the Behavioral Health Division. The program provides recovery and treatment services, including same-day access to behavioral health assessments, to Virginia Beach residents age 18 and older 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 clinician provides assessment, person-centered treatment planning, diagnosis review, triage, referrals, care coordination, and clinical documentation. The role works with medical staff and other agency teams to support client engagement, readiness for change, and recovery-oriented care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some varied evenings. Employees may also be expected to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education above the high school level and experience totaling nine years in relevant positions.
- Professional licensure and registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling as an LCSW, LPC, LCP, or LMHP.
- An active Virginia license.
- A DMV transcript is required.
- A CPS check is required.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience working with adults with severe SMI, SUD, and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Experience in crisis intervention, 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 using evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Experience with HIPAA requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2 compliance.
- Strong computer and virtual technology skills, such as WebEx, Doxy.me, or Google Duo.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assessments and person-centered treatment planning for Virginia Beach residents seeking mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorder services.
- Complete diagnosis reviews based on assessments.
- Document medical necessity using ASAM criteria.
- Develop clear, quantified service plans individualized to clients’ problems, needs, goals, and objectives, using the format approved by the Quality Assurance Department.
- Triage non-emergency calls and provide information and referrals to community providers when appropriate.
- Complete and monitor referrals to other agency units and services.
- Work with medical staff to determine the needs of individuals requesting medication services.
- Work as part of a team to develop clients’ engagement in services and maintain readiness to change as a major clinical focus.
- Provide motivational services that help clients enhance their readiness for treatment and change.
- Provide clinical documentation and ensure clinical information and billing submissions are filed accurately and on time.
- Work closely with Emergency Services, Pathways, and other Same Day Access staff.
- Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented “Front Door” services.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement and savings plans
- Maternity, paternity, and parental leave
- Holidays and paid leave
- $4,000 hiring bonus for eligible new hires of original full-time employment or re-employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
