Field Case Manager

Job Information Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. This position is located at both Albemarle Drive & Great Bridge Blvd in 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. Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Working Title of Vacant Position Field Case Manager Job Type Job Type Full Time Posting Type Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Department Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number Requisition Number 2026175 Number of hours worked per week Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 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 Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade Pay Grade GE11 Pay Basis Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary Actual starting salary commensurate with education and experience. Job Description Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare ( CIBH ) is seeking a highly motivated clinician to serve as a Forensics Discharge Planner. The exceptional candidate will have passion for our community and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens! Typical responsibilities for the clinician will include collaboration with Chesapeake Juvenile Services, local providers, community agencies and program participants to provide ongoing support to eliminate fragmentation, duplication, or gaps in care and treatment. The clinician will also perform a behavioral health consultation, screening, short term targeted interventions, and case management functions dedicated to transitional care and a seamless re-entry into treatment services in the community. Other related tasks for the clinician will include: Interviews consumers, collect and completes required documentation, and determines eligibility for referrals Regularly meet with assigned SMI consumers to coordinate, conduct assessments and conduct discharge planning. Attend monthly meetings with partners to report on administrative and programmatic updates. The clinician will serve as an advocate on behalf of the consumers by making appropriate referrals to other social services, education and health agencies as needed. Coordinate the release of information to the choice of provider the juvenile has selected for services and assist in transitioning care, participate in treatment planning meetings with CJS staff for juveniles that are Chesapeake residents receiving treatment at CIBH Provide overall service coordination, referral, linkage and advocacy to consumers with varying needs Assist with setting up appointments and link consumers with entitlements when needed 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 HealthcareJobs #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Chesapeake Virginia