Licensed Clinician II

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Licensed Clinician II Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 2 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2026365 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

2 shifts available:

Monday-Friday 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM with rotating weekend coverage

Monday-Friday 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM with rotating weekend coverage

• overnight shift pays a 7% shift differential.

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 starting salary will depend on education, credentials, and experience

Job Description

This position is located at 216 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Join our Emergency Services team and play a vital role in providing immediate behavioral health crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring emergencies.

As a Licensed Clinician II, you will serve in a supervisory capacity to provide comprehensive crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and disposition planning while partnering with hospitals, law enforcement, EMS, schools, families, and community providers. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals access the right level of care at the right time.

• Conduct comprehensive emergency behavioral health assessments for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing psychiatric, substance use, or co-occurring crises.
• Complete pre-admission screenings for psychiatric hospitalization in accordance with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) requirements.
• Assess for risk of harm to self or others and develop clinically appropriate safety and crisis stabilization plans.
• Coordinate voluntary and involuntary psychiatric admissions, including Temporary Detention Order (TDO) evaluations and collaboration with magistrates, law enforcement, and psychiatric facilities.
• Provide crisis counseling, de-escalation, brief therapeutic interventions, and stabilization services.
• Collaborate with hospitals, Crisis Receiving Centers, Mobile Crisis teams, outpatient providers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, Medicaid requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to subordinate staff seeking clinical licensure
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide services during evenings, weekends, holidays, or overnight shifts 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.

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 four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Requires State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Counselor (LPC).
• 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 require Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of employment (12 weeks for part-time staff) for those in the Emergency Services Program.
• Depending on the position, it may require a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

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

• Experience in CSB Emergency Services, Crisis Receiving Centers, Mobile Crisis, psychiatric hospitals, emergency departments, or community crisis programs.
• Experience with TDO evaluations and psychiatric hospitalization coordination.
• Knowledge of Medicaid-funded behavioral health services and electronic health record documentation.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 07/27/2026 Job Close Date 08/10/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please ensure that all employment entries listed on application and resume are

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

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 Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. 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 Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Never- Never occurs. 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

office equipment, copier, laptop, cellphone, 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 M = Several Times Per Month 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. 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)

Lic Program Supervisor, other program LCIIs

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

• • This position 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. Please list all licensures you currently possess. Type N/A, if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a Master's Degree?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts