Juvenile Detention Clinician (Clinician)

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use addiction, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment. We are also seeking persons to join our team that are dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we instill hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.

The City of Norfolk is seeking a Juvenile Detention Clinician - Child and Adolescent Services to join the NCSB. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team serving youth in need of behavioral healthcare services within the Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center (NJDC). Responsibilities include providing clinical comprehensive needs assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, suicide screening, mental health follow-up based on Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) standards and requirements, and care coordination with both facility and community partners (e.g., Norfolk Public Schools staff, Norfolk Department of Human Services staff/administration, Norfolk Court Services Unit staff).

The ideal candidate would have considerable experience in providing behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and their families, preferably with treatment of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $54,601-$62,791

Essential functions:

• Conducts clinical comprehensive needs assessments, identifies clinical diagnoses, and provides recommendations for appropriate services for youth in need of behavioral health services.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that reflect the identified needs of the individual assessed.
• Provides behavioral healthcare services, such as individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Provides crisis interventions as needed.
• Works collaboratively with the Child and Adolescent Service team, referral agencies, and community partners to provide integrated care.
• Initiates, completes, and maintains program records and documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of special projects at the request of the Clinical Coordinator.
• Participates in regular supervision and consults with other team members.
• Performs other work-related projects as assigned.

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through six years of college resulting in a Master's degree or equivalent in a human services field.

Two years' experience in a human services field, preferably in the treatment of mental illness or substance abuse; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other related human services field.
• Additional preferred experience would include providing services to the juvenile justice population (e.g., juvenile detention, juvenile probation, court services, etc.).
• VA Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required and Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) preferred.
• Additional certification or training in evidence-based practices and interventions, such as

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and/or trauma treatment modalities (TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.) are preferred.

• Must be certified or certifiable in Basic First Aid and CPR.
• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.