Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping others How would you like to make a difference in the City of Chesapeake Then come join the Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare team. This opportunity serves as a Clinician II in Emergency Services a 24hour mandated service providing triage crisis intervention risk assessments and preadmission screening evaluations to individuals located in the city of Chesapeake. Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment crisis stabilization or DETOX services. Requires experience in crisis intervention with populations including serious mental illness substance abuse and intellectual developmental disabilities. Utilizes DSM V to diagnose mental health substance abuse developmental and other disorders. Consults with magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and works closely with law enforcement to triage mental health crises in the community. Represents CIBH in commitment hearings. Performs other related duties as assigned. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks. #clinician #counselor #casemanager #clinicalsocialworker
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelors degree in social work psychology closely related field or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A masters degree in Social Work Counseling or Rehabilitation is required. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards this position requires a minimum of two years of related fulltime equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires Qualified Mental Health Professional QMHP Adult CPR and First Aid certifications within 12 weeks of hire PreScreening Certification within12 weeks Requires a valid drivers license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards . SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to shortterm department needs and/or Citywide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling or LCSW or LPC .
Work Schedule
Various Shifts: Primarily weekends evenings and overnights