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Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Licensed Clinician I - School Based Counselor
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
2
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number
2025040
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
40 Hours per week
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.
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
40 Hours per week
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
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE15
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$65,078 – $86,229 starting salary range
Actual starting salary depends on education and experience.
Actual starting salary depends on education and experience.
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you believe in the power of mental health support to unlock a young person’s full potential?
Then join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare [CIBH] as a School-Based Counseling Mental Health Worker and be a vital part of creating safe, supportive environments where students thrive!
The Licensed Clinician role provides direct mental health services within the Chesapeake Public Schools to support students facing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. The ideal candidate for the Clinician I/Mental Health Worker’s will demonstrate a strong foundation in therapeutic interventions, crisis response, and collaboration with educators and families to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
Additional typical tasks include:
Then join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare [CIBH] as a School-Based Counseling Mental Health Worker and be a vital part of creating safe, supportive environments where students thrive!
The Licensed Clinician role provides direct mental health services within the Chesapeake Public Schools to support students facing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. The ideal candidate for the Clinician I/Mental Health Worker’s will demonstrate a strong foundation in therapeutic interventions, crisis response, and collaboration with educators and families to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
Additional typical tasks include:
- Completes initial and annual assessments on individuals seeking clinical services
- Engages students in individual and group counseling sessions to address issues such as anxiety, depression, social skills, and challenges with adjustment.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that are person centered, evidence based, and outcomes oriented.
- Implements age-appropriate therapeutic interventions and coping strategies to support students’ mental health and academic engagement
- Collaborate with school staff and community partners to ensure a coordinated and effective response to meeting students mental health and academic needs.
- Advocates on behalf of the child/adolescent and their family, in relation to services needed.
- Participates in planning meetings designed to enhance service delivery and working relationships with school staff
Perform other related duties as assigned
LICENSED CLINICIANS MUST POSSESS:
- A license to practice in the sate of VA as LPC, LCSW, or currently be registered and licensed eligible.
- A commitment to providing the highest quality of services that meet the City of Chesapeake’s C.A.R.E.S. standards ( Courteous, Attentive, Responsive, Empowered, Stewardship)
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The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#LicensedSchoolBasedCounselor
#MentalHealthforStudents
#CrisisResponse
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 two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
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.
- Requires Pre-Screening Certification 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.
**May be considered as a marginal (under-grade) applicant with 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.
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:
- providing behavioral telehealth therapy
- facilitating substance use disorder groups
- with the electronic health record Credible preferred
- with completing insurance authorizations
- utilizing trauma specific interventions preferred
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
05/19/2025
Job Close Date
06/02/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please verify that each work experience listed on your resume/application is designated as either Full Time 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.
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
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
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
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
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Office equipment, laptop, cell phone, city vehicle
Protective Equipment Required
None
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
S = Seasonally
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, Other - Ches Public Schools
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
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
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)
Supervisor can provide guidance and oversight
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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