Emergency Services Counselor

The Hampton‑Newport News Community Services Board (H‑NNCSB) is seeking a License‑Eligible (LPC or LCSW) Emergency Services Counselor to join the Crisis Services team and provide critical behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The agency delivers compassionate behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance‑use‑disorder services to residents of Hampton and Newport News.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work eligible for Virginia licensure (LPC or LCSW).
• At least one (1) year of experience in a psychiatric care setting, including counseling and crisis‑intervention functions.
• Eligibility to register as a QMHP‑T with the Virginia Board of Counseling within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of pre‑admission screener certification training modules within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric crisis assessments and mental‑status evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and stabilization services.
• Determine appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals, hospital admissions, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law‑enforcement, emergency responders, and community providers.
• Assist with Temporary Detention Order (TDO) and Emergency Custody Order (ECO) processes.
• Attend hearings as needed and communicate recommendations to treatment providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Annual and Sick Leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Clinical Supervision

Pay

Annual Salary: $62,406

Schedule

Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays