BH/DS Clinician III

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.

 The ideal candidate will be Licensed as a LPC, LCSW, LCP or LPC Resident in Counseling, have experience working with adults in crisis, working with adults with mental health and substance use disorders, conducting complex assessments and evaluations; and 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.  May serve specialized populations and/or serve in specialized roles.

• 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.

Work Schedule - Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Afternoon/evening schedules associated with this position are eligible for shift differential pay according to City policy 2.08.

A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position.  Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original full-time 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”.

 The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and Holidays and paid leave.