Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you believe in the power of mental health support to unlock a young person's full potential?
Then join Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare [CIBH] as a School-Based Counseling Mental Health Worker and be a vital part of creating safe, supportive environments where students thrive!

The Licensed Clinician role provides direct mental health services within the Chesapeake Public Schools to support students facing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. The ideal candidate for the Clinician I/Mental Health Worker's will demonstrate a strong foundation in therapeutic interventions, crisis response, and collaboration with educators and families to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

Additional typical tasks include:

• Completes initial and annual assessments on individuals seeking clinical services
• Engages students in individual and group counseling sessions to address issues such as anxiety, depression, social skills, and challenges with adjustment.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that are person centered, evidence based, and outcomes oriented.
• Implements age-appropriate therapeutic interventions and coping strategies to support students' mental health and academic engagement
• Collaborate with school staff and community partners to ensure a coordinated and effective response to meeting students mental health and academic needs.
• Advocates on behalf of the child/adolescent and their family, in relation to services needed.
• Participates in planning meetings designed to enhance service delivery and working relationships with school staff

Perform other related duties as assigned

LICENSED CLINICIANS MUST POSSESS:

• A license to practice in the sate of VA as LPC, LCSW, or currently be registered and licensed eligible.
• A commitment to providing the highest quality of services that meet the City of Chesapeake's C.A.R.E.S. standards ( Courteous, Attentive, Responsive, Empowered, Stewardship)
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The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.PDN-9e9575a8-0729-4735-a9d5-57c1238a7600