Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use addiction, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment. We are also seeking persons to join our team that are dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we instill hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.

The NCSB is seeking a passionate licensed-eligible Emergency Services Counselor I to join the team in providing critical support to individuals in behavioral health crises. In this role, you'll conduct thorough assessments, connect individuals and their families with appropriate community-based services, and help divert them from State Hospital care when possible. Your expertise will guide both adults and children through various stages of crisis and stabilization, including those with co-occurring health, developmental, and social vulnerabilities. Additionally, you'll provide clinical supervision, conduct pre-admission screenings, and offer valuable consultation to staff, all within a collaborative, supportive team environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in crisis, we invite you to apply!

Department Hiring Salary Range: $54,601 - $62,791