BH/DS Clinician III

BH/DS Clinician III City of Virginia Beach

• 3.7 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time $65,998.40
• $102,297.

52 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Parental leave Life insurance Qualifications Treatment plan development Mental health stabilization Bachelor's degree in social work Bachelor's degree in special education 5 years Community health education Bachelor's degree in psychology Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Filing Mid-level Bachelor's degree Psychology Substance abuse Mental health counseling Clinical documentation Human Services Social Work Special Education Licensed Psychologist Credentials Working with individuals with substance use disorders Bachelor's degree in human services Crisis intervention counseling Community resource coordination

Full Job Description Requisition ID:

49000

Work Location:

Human Services

• Pembroke 6 offices

Pay Range:

A.13, $65,998.40

• $102,297.

52

Starting Salary:

Depending upon

Qualifications Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 2:00pm
• 10:30pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

5/8/26

Application Deadline:

5/28/26

Job Duties:

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.

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.007697.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

Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed

LPC, LCSW, LCP, LPC

Resident in Counseling, or Supervisee in Social Work. 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 working with adults in crisis. Experience working with adults with mental health disorders. Experience working with adults with substance use disorders. Experience with conducting complex assessments and evaluations. Experience with community-based work.

Special Instructions:

Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed

LPC, LCSW, LCP, LPC

Resident in Counseling, or Supervisee in Social Work. 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. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.

V RS 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.