BH/DS Clinician III

City of Virginia Beach • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a candidate for the Mobile Crisis Response Clinician III position for the Adult Mobile Crisis Response Program. Adult Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) provides a rapid response, assessment, and early intervention to residents and visitors in the City of Virginia Beach, City of Norfolk, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia when they experience a behavioral health crisis. Services will assist individuals experiencing a crisis or escalating emotional/behavioral symptoms which have impacted their ability to function in their family, living situation, community, school, or work environment.

Requirements

• Licensed as a LPC, LCSW, LCP or LPC Resident in Counseling.
• Experience working with adults in crisis.
• Experience working with adults with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience conducting complex assessments and evaluations.
• Experience with community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls through the Region Crisis Hub System by providing Community Crisis services to include Mobile Crisis Intervention, Mobile Crisis Stabilization, and other Community-Based Crisis Stabilization services to adult non-hospitalized individuals experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis to avert hospitalization or re-hospitalization, by mobilizing resources of the community and natural support systems for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation.
• Complete clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required.
• Complete complex assessments, treatment planning, crisis planning, clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, and transition planning.
• Aid in community education and work to increase referral sources as needed.
• Must be available to work evenings and holidays to meet operational needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Holidays and Paid-Time-Off
• $4,000 hiring bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees