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City of Chesapeake
Field Case Manager
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What they do
A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
$50,193 / year median in Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Field Case Manager City of Chesapeake
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CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
DivisionCIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number 2026186 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with rotating on call, evening, weekend, and holiday responsibility. 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. Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O- Occasional Pay Grade GE11
Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary Starting Salary:
$55,854+ Actual starting salary depends on education, experience and credentials. Job Description Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team is looking for a Field Case Manager who's ready to step into the field, think on their feet, and make a real impact with individuals living with serious mental illness. This Field Case Manager role isn't traditional outpatient therapy. This is hands-on, life-changing work. As a Field Case Manager , you'll meet people where they are—literally. Homes, shelters, streets, and community settings become your "office" as you help individuals stabilize, recover, and reclaim independence. Duties Include but are not limited to: Develops and implements an individual program for service recipients including referral and coordination of care/services or placement, and/or direct therapy; ensures access to resources, services, and support for family. Provides community-based case management, vocational, and housing support, crisis stabilization/intervention, and skill-building activities. Serves as liaison between service recipients and other care providers such as physicians and therapists. Provides service techniques including rapport-building strategies, facilitating meeting basic needs, and motivational interviewing techniques. Documents all services in the electronic medical record system. Maintains records for area of responsibility in accordance with departmental, state, and federal regulations, laws, policies, and procedures; processes daily paperwork including progress notes, insurance forms, daily time sheets, service logs, and billing reports. Develops individualized treatment plans that respond to the needs of the person served and coordinates service delivery that coincides with the treatment plan. Enhances professional development to incorporate evidence-based best practices in rendering individual care. Attends scheduled staff meetings and ACT daily team meetings to review and plan services. Performs other related duties as assigned. Serves as ALPHA personnel to staff city shelters when opened/needed. The ideal Field Case Manager is adaptable, community-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping individuals living with serious mental illness achieve stability and independence. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.Required Qualifications Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field or other degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Requires a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) certification and highest Part C standards within 6 months of hire; CPR, First Aid and medication administration certifications within 3 months of hire, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification upon hire, Case Management Modules and Intellectual Disabilities Workbook completed within thirty days of hire, Part C Early Intervention Certification within six months of hire, and/or Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire (12 weeks for part-time staff).Special Requirements:
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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a closely related field, or other Human services degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Experience in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Experience with supported employment and vocational training Experience with providing case management services Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 09/01/2026 Job Close Date 09/15/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. This position is located at 224 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy. ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light- Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Physical Demands C = Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
- Never occurs. Standing Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Handling Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Crouching Never
- Never occurs. Crawling Never
- Never occurs. Bending Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Climbing Never
- Never occurs. Balancing Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
- Never occurs. Time Pressures Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week.