BH/DS Clinician I

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

G24

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $54,579.20 - $85,051.20
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

This recruitment is posted as open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly. The requisition will close once a sufficient candidate pool has been established.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly champion independence and quality care? The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Clinician I to guide a team of Direct Support Professionals in a residential group home setting. In this role, you will be the clinical and operational anchor—crafting person-centered plans, managing complex behavioral and medical needs, and ensuring our program strictly meets state licensing and Medicaid standards. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives on advocacy and clinical excellence, we want you on our team.

Specific Duties:

• Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Behavior Specialists, auditing their daily documentation and hourly billing for accuracy.
• Develop, implement, and track Individual Service Plans (ISPs), lead interdisciplinary team meetings, and provide direct care when needed to maintain regulatory ratios.
• Review service logs weekly and sign off on quarterly electronic health record (EHR) reviews under State Licensure, Medicaid Waiver, and HCBS rules.
• Prepare and verify Medication Administration Records (MARs), conduct monthly controlled substance counts, and perform monthly participant cash ledger audits.
• Act as the primary lifeline between participants, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to maximize available client benefits.

• Working with adults who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in a residential or community setting.
• Strong aptitude for supervising staff and auditing medical/billing documentation.
• Understanding of crisis intervention, behavior management,  and medication tracking.

Preferences:

• Experience creating Individual Service Plans (ISP), Person-Centered Treatments Plans, and/or related documentation
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience with medication administration, management, and/or handling
• Experience with case coordination

 
Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes

• CDL: No

• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No

• CPS Check: Yes

• Physical: No

• Respirator: No

• Psychological Screening: No

• Polygraph: No

• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, mental health, special education, social work) and one (1) year of experience working with persons with intellectual disability OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities working with persons with intellectual disability. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All 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:

Developmental Disabilities, Direct Care, Disabilities, Supervision

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.