Clinician III - Emergency Services

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Williamsburg, VA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 103863

Department : Emergency Services

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

Job Description

Colonial Behavioral Health provides opportunities for recovery to individuals and their family members in the areas of mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities. Colonial Behavioral Health serves the citizens of James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, and York County.

We are currently recruiting for a Clinician III position within our Emergency Services program. This position works with individuals with serious mental illness and / or substance use disorder providing individuals with access to needed services and supports necessary to meeting basic needs.

Job Duties

Job Responsibilities

• Provides Emergency Services - assessment of acute crisis problems, risks, functioning and mental status; pre-admission screening; triage; and counseling supports.
• Preceptor Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to acquire pre-admission screening certification.
• Represents the agency as assigned to regional and local initiatives and committees.
• Demonstrate the ability to approach an individual in crisis in a way that is sensitive to their cultural identity and practice humility and respect for individuals lived experience and preferences when participating in care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

The hours for this position include days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.

Qualifications (EEO)

Skills and Qualifications

DMV record must be submitted with application

Our compensation package for this position includes :

Colonial Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Colonial Behavioral Health offers a generous benefit package to include health and dental insurance, participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, twelve (12) paid holidays, vacation and sick leave or PTO. Colonial Behavioral Health meets the qualifying criteria for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment (PLSF) .Please visit to apply for the position.EEO

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Do you have a Master's Degree in the Human Services field?

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Are you approved with the board with a Licensed Eligible (LE) status?

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Do you have a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Pre-admission Screener Certificate?

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How many years of experience do you have providing crisis intervention skills?

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How many years of experience do you have providing substance abuse services?

Required Question