Requisition ID:

47127

Work Location:

Fire - Station 7

Pay Range:

A.13, $64,061.70 - $99,295.64

Starting Salary:

Depending upon Qualifications

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

9/18/25

Application Deadline:

10/31/25

Job Duties:

Are you passionate about enhancing mental health and well-being in high-stress environments? The Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) invites you to apply for the role of Public Safety Clinical Coordinator. In this vital position, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the mental health of the state's premier fire department.

Reporting to the Battalion Chief of Health and Safety, the Public Safety Clinical Coordinator will be pivotal in developing and overseeing mental health and well-being resources and services for the Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) workforce. This role involves research, assessment, coordination of case management, and implementation of various mental health, wellness, and resiliency programs. Additionally, the position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and City policy concerning occupational safety and health practices. The Public Safety Clinical Coordinator will also serve as the departmental liaison to the Office of Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS) on matters related to employee mental health surveillance, monitoring, and mitigating threats to responder mental health.

Public Safety Clinical Coordinator specific responsibilities include:

Assist with the management of individual service plans for fire employees
Make sure all treatment related documentation is completed and inputted appropriately with strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy laws.
Facilitate initial and recurring comprehensive needs assessment for referred individuals
Utilize a trauma-informed approach to support member mental health and recommend appropriate resources and services
Adhere to Virginia state laws and City of Virginia Beach policies and procedures.
Conduct training to educate supervisors and senior leadership to identify when to provide appropriate intervention, resources, and proactive support
Collaborates with senior leaders and department supervisors developing and implementing employee wellness policies and programs.
Implement and support mental health education and awareness initiatives to improve the overall health and quality of life for members.
Serve as the department’s Peer Support Team co-coordinator.
Culturally responsive to the needs of Public Safety.

At the City of Virginia Beach, we’re dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package is just one of the many ways we invest in our employees' health, happiness, and long-term success. Therefore, the City offers a generous and competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity leave, holidays, and more!

Find Your Best Job Yet, apply today and experience a fulfilling career with the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department as a Public Safety Clinical Coordinator!

Please Note: The Hiring Manager will review candidates on a rolling basis. Once a viable pool of candidates has been identified, additional applications may be reviewed as needed.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Public-Safety-Clinical-Coordinator-03190.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.002661.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Requirements: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services or related field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, social work) and five (5) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience and training equivalent to nine (9) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure Requirements: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Professional Counselor (CPC); or licensed eligible currently under supervision.

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.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:

Experience providing clinical therapy and/or other mental health services
Experience coordinating and facilitating wellness programs.
Experience working with a holistic wellness program to provide broad-based services to First Responders, public safety employees, and/or military personnel.
Experience analyzing and synthesizing data to make recommendations
Experience identifying resources and organizations that can serve as strategic partners in program development.
Working with public safety professionals/first responder or military populations.
Experience in a safety role with a fire department.

Special Instructions:

Similar Titles: Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator; Health Coordinator; Mental Health Coordinator; Fire Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator

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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.

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