BH/DS Clinician IV
About The Position
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is hiring a licensed BH/DS Clinician IV/Clinical Supervisor for the Child and Youth program in the Behavioral Health Division. The role combines supervision and management of Intake Unit staff with direct clinical services for children, youth, and families. The selected candidate may qualify for a $4,000 hiring bonus, paid in installments based on the first paycheck, a six-month interim evaluation, and completion of the one-year probationary period, subject to the stated performance requirements and eligibility policy. The position requires a four-year degree in a human services field and seven years of relevant experience, or experience equivalent to eleven years in relevant fields. Candidates must hold a current, valid driver’s license and be licensed and registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as an LCSW, LPC, or LCP. Employees may be expected to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in a human services field, such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, or social work, and seven years of relevant experience; alternatively, experience equivalent to eleven years in relevant fields.
- Current and valid DMV driver’s license.
- Current license and registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
- Knowledge and skills relevant to clinician, therapist, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse positions.
- Skills in child and adolescent therapy and clinical supervision.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of administrative and clinical supervision experience in a mental health setting.
- Virginia registration as a clinical supervisor for Social Work Supervisees or Residents in Counseling.
- Experience completing intake assessments with children and adolescents ages 4–21.
- Experience formulating accurate diagnoses for complex clinical presentations involving youth and families.
- Experience as an outpatient therapist for children, youth, and families.
- Certification in evidence-based practice models, such as EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or Multisystemic Therapy.
- Experience using Electronic Health Records and training staff to use them.
Responsibilities
- Manage scheduling, coverage, and workflow for Intake Unit staff.
- Review documentation for Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNAs) and guide staff to ensure assessments are accurate and thorough.
- Provide case supervision, including chart reviews and case presentations.
- Provide administrative supervision for staff within the supervisory tree.
- Provide clinical supervision for license-eligible clinicians, including social work supervisees or residents in counseling.
- Ensure staff are trained and proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Interview, hire, onboard, and train new staff.
- Complete performance evaluations for staff under administrative supervision.
- Ensure staff comply with CQI, DBHDS, and DMAS regulations and meet productivity requirements.
- Conduct meetings for Outpatient Clinic, School Based Staff, and RRS Teams.
- Perform prescreening, Comprehensive Needs Assessments, initial diagnostic interviews, service and treatment planning, case reviews, and other assessments.
- Provide individual, group, or family counseling/therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation interventions to address client needs and improve psychosocial functioning.
Benefits
- Potential $4,000 hiring bonus for eligible new hires of original full-time employment or reemployment, paid in installments subject to performance and probationary requirements.
- Full-time employees contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account under VRS provisions, through pre-tax payroll deduction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
