Eastern Shore Community Services Board

What is Eastern Shore Community Services Board?

The Eastern Shore Community Services Board (ESCSB) is a public behavioural health agency founded in 1971 and based in Parksley, Virginia. The organisation provides comprehensive mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services to residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore, encompassing Accomack and Northampton counties.

ESCSB offers a range of services including outpatient counselling, crisis intervention, case management, residential support, and prevention programmes. As a Community Services Board, it serves as the single point of entry for publicly funded behavioural health services in the region, ensuring that all community members have access to care regardless of their ability to pay.

Where will I work?

The Eastern Shore Community Services Board is headquartered in Parksley, Virginia, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. All roles are on-site, as the organisation's work centres around direct client services, community-based programmes, and in-person therapeutic care. Staff work from the main office and various programme locations across the Eastern Shore.

What is the team like?

With approximately 52 employees, ESCSB has a dedicated team of licensed clinicians, counsellors, case managers, residential support staff, prevention specialists, and administrative professionals. Team members are passionate about serving their community and many have deep roots in the Eastern Shore region.

The organisation values compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities.

Work-Life Balance

The Eastern Shore Community Services Board operates a 4-day work week with 32 hours per week. In the behavioural health field, where compassion fatigue and burnout are significant concerns, the shorter work week helps staff maintain the energy and empathy needed to provide quality care. The 4-day schedule supports retention in a sector that often struggles to attract and keep qualified professionals in rural areas.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day work week (32 hours)
• Healthcare benefits
• Professional development and continuing education
• Public employee retirement plan
• Meaningful work serving the Eastern Shore community