Clinician I - Marcus Alert

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Williamsburg, VAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 105818Department: Emergency ServicesOpening Date: 02/17/2026 Job DescriptionColonial 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.Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH) is currently recruiting for a Clinician I position for our Marcus Alert Co-Responder Team. The position works with individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This position works in close conjunction with first responders and a variety of public and private service agencies to de-escalate situations and ensure linkage to care and appropriate follow up is made. Job Duties Job ResponsibilitiesProvides crisis de-escalation and stabilization in community settings to meet primarily behavioral health needs that may be exacerbated by other environmental factorsAssist individuals with crisis resolution and general problem solvingInteract and support community stakeholders to include but not limited to law enforcement, Fire/EMS, local outpatient providers and public/private facilities with resource collaborationDocument encounters consistent with agency policy and state/Federal regulatory guidelinesDirectly support other programs under the CBH Crisis Services DivisionOther duties assigned. Work ScheduleHours for this position will vary and may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.Qualifications (EEO)Skills and QualificationsRequires demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention models, theories and resources available to help individuals with serious emotional and developmental disabilities, including individuals with co-occurring disorders (MH/DD, MH/SA, and MH/DD/SA), and their families/care givers in the community.Clinical competence in assessing and managing individuals with suicidal ideationUnderstanding of the use of psychotropic medications, drug overdose, common medical complications that may mimic psychiatric illness.Working knowledge of substances of abuse and the ability to assess the need for medical detoxAbility to work as part of a clinical treatment team is essential, as is the ability to cooperatively work with emergency services and other agency staff and to appropriately interact with community referralsClinician must be able to respond to client emergencies both in person and over the phone and to provide clinical documentation of services providedBasic knowledge of human rights, ethical, and legal concerns as they relate to providing clinical and residential servicesAbility and willingness to work closely with other members of a multi-disciplinary treatment teamBachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field required; Master's degree preferredQualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requiredValid Driver's License requiredDBHDS Preadmission Screening Certificate within 90 days of hire required DMV record must be submitted with applicationOur compensation package for this position includes:Competitive compensationVirginia Retirement SystemHealth, Dental, Vision, & Life InsuranceHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountsPublic Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer Colonial Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Colonial Behavioral Health offers a generous benefit package to include health ,dental, vision and life insurance, participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, twelve (12) paid holidays, vacation and sick leave or PTO. Optional Participation in Legal Resources and numerous AFLAC Plans to choose from. Colonial Behavioral Health meets the qualifying criteria for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment (PLSF) .Please visit to apply for the position. EEO01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in the Human Services field? YES NO 02 Are you a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP)? YES NO 03 Do you have a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Pre-admission Screener Certificate? YES NO 04 How many years of experience do you have providing crisis intervention skills? No experience 1-3 years 4-6 years Greater than 7 years 05 How many years of experience do you have providing substance abuse services? No experience 1-3 years 4-6 years 06 Do you currently hold a valid Driver's License? YES NO Required Question

Created: 2026-04-15