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Outpatient Counselor IV

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Outpatient Counselor IV

Salary

$50,624.05 - $84,620.59 Annually

Location

VA 23513, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12272

Department

Community Services Board

Division

Developmental Services

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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) is the primary provider of public mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual disabilities services for the City of Norfolk. A continuum of services spans from outreach and prevention through intensive psychiatric care, provided by highly clinically oriented service professionals with expertise in these service areas.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the people we serve.

The NCSB is seeking an Outpatient Counselor IV to join the Child and Adolescent Services division. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team serving youth in need of behavioral healthcare services in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include completion of clinical comprehensive needs assessments, IACCT assessments and reassessments, development and maintenance of individualized treatment plans, crisis counseling as needed, and individual, family, and group outpatient therapy.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $50,624-$58,217

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Conducts clinical comprehensive needs assessments, identifies clinical diagnoses, and provides recommendations for appropriate services for youth in need of behavioral health services.

+ Completes IACCT assessments and reassessments for families seeking out of home placement.

+ 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.

Education/Experience

Master's degree in a human services field.

Considerable and progressive related experience, preferably in treatment of persons with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues.

Preferred Education/Experience:

+ Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, and/or Psychology.

+ Minimum of two (2) years progressive related experience, preferably in the treatment of children and adolescents with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues.

+ Experience providing behavioral health services to individuals in a crisis setting (e.g., Emergency Services, Child Protective Services, Crisis Hotline, domestic violence, etc.).

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.

+ License eligible by the Commonwealth of Virginia (e.g., Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Clinical Psychology, etc.) preferred.

+ Additional certification or training in evidence-based practices and interventions, such as Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and/or trauma treatment modalities (TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.).

+ CPR certification within six months of hire is preferred.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

04

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

05

Is your degree in a human services field or related field? (i.e. Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)

+ Yes

+ No

06

How many years of experience do you have in a behavioral health environment performing clinical assessments and/or therapy services to clients who have a mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring diagnosis?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years of experience

+ 2-3 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5 or more years of experience

07

How many years of experience do you have serving children, adolescents, or their families?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years of experience

+ 2-3 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5 or more years of experience

08

Do you have a current unrestricted licensure by Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

+ Yes

+ No

09

At a minimum, are you considered License eligible by the Commonwealth of Virginia (i.e., Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Clinical Psychology)?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor

11

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

13

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

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