Behavioral Health Clinician - Employee Behavioral Health Program (EBHP)

About the role

Chesterfield County is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Employee Behavioral Health Program (EBHP). This role provides essential mental health services to support the well-being of Chesterfield County employees in their service to residents and the community. The EBHP will provide behavioral health services within the Employee Medical Center (EMC) to Chesterfield County employees to include counseling, referrals, crisis intervention and crisis prevention services. This position also provides direct clinical and consultative services to employees and departments, assists with clinical advising to peer support groups and provides on scene coverage for crisis services after hours, weekends and on holidays, as needed. Build internal and external relationships and work effectively with both professional staff and employees from a broad spectrum and diverse backgrounds of many professional orientations and educational backgrounds. Perform position duties independently and make sound clinical decisions and judgements. Perform other work as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, referrals, crisis intervention, and crisis prevention services.
• Deliver direct clinical and consultative services to employees and departments.
• Assist with clinical advising to peer support groups.
• Provide on‑scene coverage for crisis services after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Build internal and external relationships and work effectively with diverse professional staff and employees.
• Perform duties independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Carry out other work as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field.
• Minimum of two years of experience (three to five years preferred).
• Preferred experience includes training and experience in a crisis setting, working with high‑stress professions such as first responders, and demonstrated initiative.
• Professional licensure required (e.g., Virginia LCSW, LPC, or equivalent).
• Adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship and/or as required by state licensing associations.
• Pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency operating a personal computer, related software, and standard office equipment, including documenting services in an electronic health record.

Schedule

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with required availability after hours, weekends, holidays, and/or on‑call.