Clinician III & IV- Emergency Services

Colonial Behavioral Health • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

Colonial Behavioral Health is recruiting Clinician III (Licensed Eligible) and Clinician IV (Licensed) for its Emergency Services Program within the Crisis Services Department. Clinicians provide crisis assessment, intervention, supportive counseling, and stabilization to people experiencing behavioral health emergencies. They use sound clinical judgment, evidence-based practices, and recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate services to support recovery and continuity of care, including Zero Suicide/Suicide Safer Care principles.

In Fall 2026, Colonial Behavioral Health plans to open The Center for Support and Wellness (CSW), a facility co-locating crisis and forensic services as a centralized hub for assessment, stabilization, treatment, and support. The role contributes to the crisis services team and the launch of this facility.

The proposed schedules are subject to operational and programmatic needs. One vacancy offers Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight, or Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to midnight. A second vacancy offers Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight, or Wednesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to midnight. Shifts outside the regular schedule may be required for 24/7, code-mandated coverage. Starting salary is $60,000 for licensed-eligible candidates and $71,000 for licensed candidates; the posted salary range reflects compensation for both, and starting pay is commensurate with licensure status, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in assessing and intervening with people experiencing behavioral health crises, including voluntary and involuntary hospitalization and community-based supports.
• Clinical competence in managing suicidal individuals.
• Ability to document assessments and service activity effectively, including health information records, service documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• At least one year of crisis experience with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
• Valid driver's license and driving record.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential.
• DBHDS Preadmission Screening Certificate, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Submit a DMV record with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of crisis experience.
• Master's degree in a human services field.
• Valid Virginia Department of Health Professions license (LPC, LCSW, or LCP), or Resident in Counseling/Supervisee in Social Work status, or eligibility to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete crisis assessments, interventions, supportive counseling, and stabilization services.
• Determine appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals, hospital admissions, and discharge planning.
• Provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate services, integrating Zero Suicide/Suicide Safer Care principles.
• Promote positive communication and collaboration with team members and community stakeholders, including hospital and correctional staff, law enforcement, family members, and clinicians.
• Serve as court liaison at civil commitment hearings as needed and communicate recommendations to treatment providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Virginia Retirement System
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Professional growth opportunities, including free clinical supervision hours for employees working toward professional licensure

What This Job Offers

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