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BH/DS Clinician III
Working Title Clinician III
Department/Division Human Services – Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Programs
Job Type Full Time
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Requisition ID:
44491
Work Location:
Human Services - Birdneck Circle facility
Pay Range:
A.13, $65,977.73 - $102,265.48
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
Multiple Shifts. See under Duties Section
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
6/5/25
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire three licensed candidates dedicated to making a difference in our community for the  Clinician III positions for the "Intensive Outpatient Program" (IOP). The ideal candidates will have experience conducting individual, group, couples, and family therapy with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma informed care, and harm reduction strategies.

 A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position.  Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

  • $1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
  • $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations.”
  • $1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

 

 Responsibilities:

  • Complete all complex clinical assessments for annual reviews to include Comprehensive Needs Assessments, Risk Assessments, DLA-20’s, Diagnostic Review, and Columbia Suicide Assessments. 
  • Develop and write all treatment plans for individuals entering the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or expanded Substance Use Disorders (SUD) services and complete their quarterly reviews.
  • Submit Medicaid authorizations and re-authorizations.
  • Provide both process groups and psychoeducational groups, individual therapy, family and couple’s therapy and crisis counseling.
  • In the absence of the Clinical Supervisor and Program Supervisor, the Clinician III is responsible for delegating tasks, ensuring the safety of all individuals in the program at all times, handling crisis situations, ensuring all work is completed in a timely manner, communicating with the administrative team, and being knowledgeable about policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for individual monitoring, answering telephone inquiries, knowledge of referral sources, documentation in individual charts and other duties as assigned.  
  • Assist in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation to strive for continued program service delivery to individuals.
  • The Clinician III will be the consultant for others on the team to discuss complex case conceptualizations, treatment planning and discharge planning.

 

We are hiring for two evening shifts. Please see the work schedules that are available below. Afternoon/evening schedules associated with this position are eligible for shift differential pay according to City policy 2.08.

  • Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/BHDS-Clinician-III-02140.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000410.3.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and five (5) years of experience associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatric nurse OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine (9) years associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatric nurse.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Professional licensure registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), License Mental Health Professional (LMHP) is required. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Required
CDL:  Not Required                                       
DOT History:  Not Required                                                 
CPS Check:  Required
Physical:  Not Required    
Respirator:  Not Required
Polygraph Review:  Not Required
Psychological Screening:  Not Required

Attachments Required:  Resume

Preferences:

Experience conducting substance use disorders (SUD) groups.
Experience conducting individual therapy with SUD adult individuals.
Experience conducting couples and family therapy with SUD individuals.
Experience and Knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Experience in trauma informed care.
Experience with co-occurring mental health and SUD counseling.
Experience utilizing harm reduction strategies.

Special Instructions:

Must be licensed as a LPC, LCSW, LCP, or licensed eligible LPC.

This posting is for three vacancies and will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted ongoingly until selections are made for all advertised vacancies.

  • Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. 
  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution:   All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.  

Drug Free Workplace:  The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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