Clinician I - Marcus Alert

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 473 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 105818
Department: Emergency Services
Opening Date: 04/20/2026


Job Description
Colonial Behavioral Health provides opportunities for recovery to individuals and their family members in the areas of mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities. Colonial Behavioral Health serves the citizens of James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, and York County.

Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH) is currently recruiting for a Clinician I position for our Marcus Alert Co-Responder Team. The position works with individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This position works in close conjunction with first responders and a variety of public and private service agencies to de-escalate situations and ensure linkage to care and appropriate follow up is made.

Job Duties

Job Responsibilities

• Provides crisis de-escalation and stabilization in community settings to meet primarily behavioral health needs that may be exacerbated by other environmental factors
• Assist individuals with crisis resolution and general problem solving
• Interact and support community stakeholders to include but not limited to law enforcement, Fire/EMS, local outpatient providers and public/private facilities with resource collaboration
• Document encounters consistent with agency policy and state/Federal regulatory guidelines
• Directly support other programs under the CBH Crisis Services Division
• Other duties assigned.

Work Schedule
Hours for this position will vary and may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.
Qualifications (EEO)
Skills and Qualifications

• Requires demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention models, theories and resources available to help individuals with serious emotional and developmental disabilities, including individuals with co-occurring disorders (MH/DD, MH/SA, and MH/DD/SA), and their families/care givers in the community.
• Clinical competence in assessing and managing individuals with suicidal ideation
• Understanding of the use of psychotropic medications, drug overdose, common medical complications that may mimic psychiatric illness.
• Working knowledge of substances of abuse and the ability to assess the need for medical detox
• Ability to work as part of a clinical treatment team is essential, as is the ability to cooperatively work with emergency services and other agency staff and to appropriately interact with community referrals
• Clinician must be able to respond to client emergencies both in person and over the phone and to provide clinical documentation of services provided
• Basic knowledge of human rights, ethical, and legal concerns as they relate to providing clinical and residential services
• Ability and willingness to work closely with other members of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field required ; Master's degree preferred
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) required
• Valid Driver's License required
• DBHDS Preadmission Screening Certificate within 90 days of hire required

DMV record must be submitted with application

Our compensation package for this position includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Virginia Retirement System
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Colonial Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Colonial Behavioral Health offers a generous benefit package to include health ,dental, vision and life insurance, participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, twelve (12) paid holidays, vacation and sick leave or PTO. Optional Participation in Legal Resources and numerous AFLAC Plans to choose from. Colonial Behavioral Health meets the qualifying criteria for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment (PLSF) .Please visit to apply for the position. EEO
01


Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in the Human Services field?

• YES
• NO

02


Are you a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP)?

• YES
• NO

03


Do you have a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Pre-admission Screener Certificate?

• YES
• NO

04


How many years of experience do you have providing crisis intervention skills?

• No experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• Greater than 7 years

05


How many years of experience do you have providing substance abuse services?

• No experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years

06


Do you currently hold a valid Driver's License?

• YES
• NO

Required Question