Do you have a passion for helping others? How would you like to make a difference in the City of Chesapeake? Then come join the Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare team.

The position serves as a Clinician (Counselor, Case manager, Clinical Social Worker) in Emergency Services, a 24-hour mandated service providing triage, crisis intervention, and pre-admission screening evaluations to individuals located in the city of Chesapeake.

Position provides pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24-hour Emergency Services unit and the CIT Assessment Center.

Position (clinician, counselor, case manager, clinical social worker) performs risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care, utilizing the least restrictive alternative to manage crisis. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or DETOX services. Requires experience in crisis intervention with populations including serious mental illness, substance abuse and intellectual developmental disabilities. Utilizes DSM-V to diagnose mental health, substance abuse, developmental and other disorders. Clinician must possess knowledge of state mental health status, preadmission screening criteria and the Commitment process.

• Provides pre-admission screening and crisis intervention to 24-hour Emergency Services unit and the CIT Assessment Center.
• Performs risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the least restrictive alternative to manage crises. Advocates for individuals requiring inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization or detox service.
• Consults with magistrate regarding and obtaining TDOs and ECOs to promote safety of individuals and the community. Maintains documentation in electronic health record in compliance with agency quality assurance standards. May provide 30-day crisis interventions to individuals who may require short-term solution focused interventions.
• Coordinates admissions to hospitals and other outpatient treatment options.
• Represents CIBH in commitment hearings.
• Works closely with law enforcement to triage mental health crises in the community.
• 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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