Clinical Program Supervisor- MH/SUD

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Clinical Program Supervisor- MH/SUD Job Type Full Time Posting Type City Employees Only Number of Vacancies 1 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2026376 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM with 1 hour meal break.

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 Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE16 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $71,480-$106,327

Actual salary depends on education, experience and credentials.

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Clinical Program Supervisor- MH/SUD!

Are you a passionate and experienced behavioral health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Program Supervisor to lead and support three dynamic programs serving children, adolescents, adults, and families across the continuum of mental health and substance use treatment.

Programs Supervised:

• Mental Health Child & Adolescent Case Management
• Substance Use Case Management
• Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT)
• Permanent Supportive Housing

In this leadership role, you will provide clinical supervision, program oversight, and administrative guidance to multidisciplinary teams committed to improving the lives of those we serve. You will also play a key role in program development, service enhancement, and strategic planning to ensure programs remain responsive to community needs and aligned with best practices. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, person-centered services while maintaining compliance with agency, state, and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support clinical and case management staff
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision
• Monitor program performance, outcomes, and compliance
• Develop and enhance programs to improve service delivery and meet community needs
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and quality improvement
• Foster collaboration across programs and community partners
• Promote excellence in service delivery and client care
• Support staff development and professional growth
• Support staff in helping individuals obtain, maintain, and successfully transition into permanent housing.
• Ensure services promote housing stability, independence, self-determination, and community integration.
• Coordinate with landlords, housing providers, community partners, behavioral health providers, hospitals, social service agencies, and other stakeholders.

If you are a collaborative leader who is committed to quality care, program innovation, continuous improvement, and helping individuals and families achieve recovery and wellness, we encourage you to apply.

Make a difference. Lead with purpose. Build programs that change lives.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Requires a bachelor's degree in business management, psychology, social work, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Requires licensure appropriate to area of responsibility.
• Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Minimum five years' experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, or complex behavioral health needs.
• · Minimum of four years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• · Demonstrated experience working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and housing instability required.
• · Experience with child/adolescent behavioral health services, SUD case management, and OBAT/medication-assisted treatment.
• · Experience collaborating with schools, courts, medical providers, community treatment partners, and recovery support organizations.
• · Experience in program development, quality improvement, and community partnership building.
• · Strong knowledge of mental health, substance use, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• · Strong knowledge of serious mental illness, recovery-oriented services, and behavioral health systems.
• · Ability to develop and maintain effective community partnerships.
• · Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/08/2026 Job Close Date 09/15/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please ensure that all employment entries listed on the application

and resume are identified 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

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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling N = Never Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting N = Never Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Never- Never occurs. 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: laptop, cellphone, copier, fax, city vehicle

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 S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

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 N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment

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. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have direct experience providing services or support to individuals with serious mental illness and/or a history of chronic homelessness? If yes, please briefly describe your experience. If no or not applicable, enter "N/A."

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you previously worked within a supportive housing or Housing First program, or in a role requiring coordination with housing providers or homelessness services? If yes, please briefly describe your experience. If no or not applicable, enter "N/A."

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please elaborate on any present or past experience supervising staff. Type NA, if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts