Licensed Clinician

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field, or another degree approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Minimum of two years of related, full‑time equivalent experience.
• State of Virginia licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, MD/DO, or a Bachelor’s‑prepared RN with five years of experience (considered for Emergency Services Program).
• May consider a marginal (under‑grade) applicant who is a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work, currently registered with the Board of Health Professions and able to obtain licensure within the probationary period.
• May require Pre‑Screening Certification within 6 weeks of employment (12 weeks for part‑time staff) for those in the Emergency Services Program.
• Depending on the position, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record compliant with the City’s Driving Standards.
• 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

• Experience providing treatment for substance use disorders in an outpatient or community behavioral health setting.
• Experience treating individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Knowledge of recovery‑oriented systems of care and medication‑assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD).
• Familiarity with the ASAM Criteria, stages of change, relapse prevention, and harm reduction principles.
• Experience with electronic health records and Medicaid documentation requirements.