3 Public Safety jobs in Chesapeake
Clinician II - Emergency Services
Posted 6 days ago
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The Clinician II serves as a Clinician in Emergency Services, a 24-hour mandated service providing triage, crisis intervention, risk assessment, and pre-admission screening evaluations to individuals located in the city of Chesapeake.
Typical tasks include:
• Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or DETOX services.
• Consults with magistrate regarding obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and the community.
• Maintains documentation in EMR in compliance with agency quality assurance standards.
• Utilizes DSM -V to diagnose mental health, substance abuse, developmental and other disorders
• Requires experience in crisis intervention and diagnosis in DSM -V; clinical experience with populations including serious mental illness, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
The Emergency Services Clinician II should possess the ability to relate and communicate with various populations, make commitment-related decisions, analyze psycho-social data, and communicate ideas verbally and in writing. The clinician must possess knowledge of state statutes, pre-admission screening criteria and the commitment process.
Other 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.
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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
A master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
- In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
- Require Qualified Mental Health Professional - QMHP .
- Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire.
- Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards .
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
- Must currently have, or obtain within 6 weeks after hire, Pre-Screening Certification by the Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services ( DBHDS )
- Prefer candidate who is eligible for Licensure in Virginia as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse, or Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinician II- Emergency Services
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number:
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 5 days per week with some weekend coverage Hours: 3:30 pm -12:00 am 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. Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake VA: 216 Great Bridge Blvd 23320
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: $68,370- $90,000 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on education, experience and relevant credentials.
Position qualifies for a 5% differential and 10% supplemental pay
Job Description: Seeking an innovative and experienced licensed clinician to provide day to day oversight to Emergency Services Program; including triage of community referrals at Crisis Intervention Team ( CIT ) and main office locations in Great Bridge.
Typical tasks of the Licensed Clinician II:
- Licensed Clinician II provides supervision and annual evaluations for Emergency Services clinicians
- Provides on call coverage after hours, weekly rotation for case consultation
- Provides crisis assessment/intervention service that, in every case, utilizes the least restrictive means possible to meet the client's needs.
- Licensed Clinician II assists the ES Program Supervisor with interviewing/hiring processes and training of new staff. Provides oversight and management of Safety Net Bed (state hospital) cases, re-commitment hearings at state hospitals, mandatory outpatient treatment and Child/Mobile community cases.
- Oversight of 24 hour Emergency Services schedule with ES leadership team
- Daily Quality Assurance audits and chart review
- Continual/ongoing collaboration with Chesapeake Police Dept and referral sources and attendance of CIT partner meetings
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.
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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.
- Pre-Screening Certification required within 6 weeks of employment.
- Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's 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: Pre-Screener certification preferred, but required within 6 weeks of employment.
Job Open Date: 05/16/2025
Job Close Date: 06/02/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please ensure that all employment entries on the application/resume specify if work was full-time or part-time
Drug Screening: 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.
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CASE COORDINATOR - EMERGENCY SERVICES - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)
Posted 10 days ago
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POSITION TITLE: ESSTS Case Coordinator
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent assists in fulfilling the duties involved with the provision of the continuum of crisis services within the Center. The incumbent is expected to perform in accordance with applicable professional ethics, state quality assurance standards, as well as established Region Ten policies. A high level of professionalism and excellent attendance is necessary.
The incumbent reports to the Director of Crisis Services and duties require proceeding alone under standard practices with referral of questionable situations to the supervisor or other staff as identified. Standard practices allow for the independent accomplishment of recurring tasks and use of own initiative for prioritizing the work schedule. In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in a human services program is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs for at least two years is preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• The incumbent in this position must possess QMHP status or qualify for QMHP status in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required).
• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver's License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.
Schedule: Full-Time
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Location: 502 Old Lynchburg Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Position :
Location : 502 OLD LYNCHBURG RD
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