Part-Time Emergency Behavioral Health Clinician - Licensed

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please ensure that all employment history listed on application and resume is indicated as either Full or Part time! 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

Job Type

Job Type Part 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 2026368

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 20

Work Schedule

20 hours per week * Flexible hours * Overnights* Week nights. 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 GE15

Advertised Salary

Starting Rate: $32.71hr – $48.66 hr Actual rate depends on education, experience and credentials.

Job Description

Do you have experience with mental health illness? Do you have a background in crisis intervention? If so, come join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and help the city of Chesapeake citizens. CIBH is seeking a PT licensed clinician or a licensed clinician trainee to work 20 hours per week, overnights, in our Emergency Services program. This position provides pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services unit and CIT Assessment Center . Position performs risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individual requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services. Requires experience in crisis intervention, diagnosis in the DSM -5-TR with populations including serious mental illness, substance use and intellectual developmental disabilities. Clinician must possess the ability to relate and communicate with various populations, make clinical decision, analyze psychosocial data and communicate ideas verbally and in writing. Candidate must possess knowledge of state mental health statutes, pre-admission screening criteria and commitment process.

• Complete pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24 hour Emergency Services Unit and the CIT Assessment Center
• Complete risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox services.
• Consults with magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and the community. Maintains documentation in electronic health record in compliance with agency quality assurance standards. May provide 30 day crisis interventions to individuals who may require short term solution focused interventions.
• Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options.
• Represents CIBH in commitment hearings
• Works closely with law enforcement to triage mental health crises in the community.
• Completes crisis assessments and treatment plans Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

• Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ), Professional Counselor ( LPC ), Clinical Psychologist ( LCP ).
• A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist MD/DO, or a Bachelor’s Prepared Registered Nurse (RN) with five years of experience may be considered in the Emergency Services Program.
• May consider as a marginal (under-grade) applicant a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work applicant who is currently registered with the Board of Health Professions with the ability to obtain licensure within the probationary period.
• May require Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of employment (12 weeks for part-time staff) for those in the Emergency Services Program.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Rehabilitation or other master’s degree that my qualify for independent practice is REQUIRED . Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling, LCSW or LPC perferred.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/27/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/10/2026

Open Continuous No

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please ensure that all employment history listed on application and resume is indicated as either Full or Part time! 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 S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling N = Never

Crouching Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting N = Never

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Office equipment: cellphone, copier, laptop, fax, city vehicles

Protective Equipment Required None required

Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse M = Several Times Per Month

Other D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust N = Never

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location Non-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