BH/DS Clinician IV

City of Virginia Beach

$75K — $116K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling as LCSW, LPC, or LCP.
  • 7+ years of clinical experience with adults facing mental health and substance use issues.
  • Experience in individual and group therapy settings.
  • Supervisory experience in a Behavioral Health environment.
  • Documented familiarity with substance abuse treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the Adult Outpatient Services program for adults with mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Provide clinical and administrative support to staff members.
  • Engage with clients to address service-related challenges and coordinate care effectively.
  • Manage client complaints and document incidents appropriately.
  • Review client transfers and referrals to recommend suitable care options.
  • Develop individualized service plans in alignment with client goals and quality standards.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments and maintain a clinical caseload with high-level service delivery.

Benefits

  • $4,000 hiring bonus available, structured to be awarded over the first year of employment.
  • Generous health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
  • Retirement and savings plans for long-term financial security.
  • Parental leave and paid leave benefits.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date:
September 27, 2026

Department:
HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:
A15

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Pay Range: $75,316.80 - $116,750.40
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to serve as a Clinical Supervisor for the Adult Outpatient Services program which provides services to adults with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.

The ideal candidate will be licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a LCSW, LPC, or LCP; experience working clinically with adults with mental illness, substance use and or co-occurring disorders, experience conducting individual and group therapy, supervisory experience supervising staff for clinical needs in a Behavioral Health setting, documented experience with substance abuse treatment modalities and working with and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.

And here's another exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $4,000 hiring bonus!**

Duties:
  • Serve as a clinical supervisor of Adult Outpatient Services, (Pembroke 6 and Magic Hollow) which provides services to clients with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.
  • Provide clinical supervision and administrative support to staff.
  • Meet with clients experiencing difficulties related to services and works within the unit and with other units to get clients into the level of care needed.
  • Handle client complaints and completes Incident Reports.
  • Review and process transfers, referral requests, and makes recommendations for best place for service delivery.
  • Develop and maintain clear, quantified service plans, individualized to client problem/needs, goals and objectives in format approved by Quality Assurance Department.
  • Assist in the development of groups and services for traditional outpatient services.
  • Complete QA reviews to ensure quality of care and compliance with established standards.
  • Carry a clinical caseload of group clients and provides a high-level clinical service to adult BH clients, to include ongoing assessment of clients, crisis intervention as needed, group, individual and family counseling.
  • Report all clinical and administrative functions via client records and computer/paper reporting mechanisms.
  • Meet with staff providing guidance and training in clinical service planning and delivery. Assure that staff receive appropriate training, ongoing supervision, and monitoring of documentation of billing information.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Must be licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)is required for this position.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Leave.

**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
  • $1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
  • $1,250 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".
  • $1,750 will be awarded upon completing the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".


Preferences:
  • Experience conducting chart reviews/audits.
  • Experience monitoring team service delivery and productivity.
  • Experience supervising staff for clinical needs in a Behavioral Health setting to include writing performance evaluations.
  • Documented experience with substance abuse treatment modalities.
  • Experience developing treatment plans for adults with mental health disorders.
  • Experience working clinically with adults with mental illness, substance use and or co-occurring disorders.
  • Experience in conducting individual and group therapy.
  • Experience working with and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.


Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and seven (7) years' experience utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as clinician, therapist, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse OR experience equivalent to eleven (11) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with these positions. Must have a current and valid DMV driver's license.

Special Requirements: Must be licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)is required for this position. All 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.

Skills:
Behavioral Health, Clinical Services, Clinical Supervision, Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Illness Diagnosis, Substance Abuse Treatment

Working Conditions:
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Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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