Title: Clinical Social Work Supervisor

State Role Title: 49012

Hiring Range: $82,809 to $114,276 - Pay to commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Purpose of Position:

To ensure the service provision of supervised staff is person centered and trauma informed, for building and maintaining relationships with community providers to ensure successful discharges; collaborating with multidisciplinary staff and community agencies to resolve barriers to discharges and assist in managing census.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

- Expectations are clear, well communicated and relate to the goals and objectives of the department or unit.
- Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback and coaching, including interim evaluations as appropriate and in compliance with policy.
- Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals and are evaluated for competency throughout the evaluation cycle.
- The requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met, and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation.
- Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur in accordance with the Standards of Conduct
- Unsatisfactory attendance and punctuality are addressed and documented as they occur in accordance with the Attendance Policy and the Standards of Conduct.
- Works to continuously improve safety in all areas and ensure that all tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner complying with established safety regulations; balancing quality, cost, and safety to achieve positive results.
- Staff has completed all mandated training requirements unless documented.
- Maintain knowledge of policy and procedures regarding temporary visits, discharge planning, and discharge protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of the NGRI process
- Maintain knowledge of the civil admission and discharge process
- Follows procedures of DBHDS discharge protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of policy and procedures regarding documentation requirements.
- Will review Discharge Readiness reports and provide constructive feedback to staff during supervision
- Will be familiar with and able to share interventions attempted on cases that come to the attention of the Social Work Director
- Collaborates with Social Work Staff, treatment teams, CSBs, community partners, and patients when barriers to discharge arise.
- Will ensure that all scheduled groups and treatment team meetings have Social Work coverage.
- Complete audits on a routine basis and implement tracking tools to manage deficiencies.
- Facilitates monthly discharge readiness meetings, civil census meetings, and other meetings assigned to the role by the SW Director as needed.
- Will be available for coverage in the SW Department as needed
- Provides individual therapy and individual restoration services as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of policy and procedures regarding temporary visits, discharge planning, and discharge protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of the NGRI process
- Maintain knowledge of the civil admission and discharge process
- Follows procedures of DBHDS discharge protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of policy and procedures regarding documentation requirements.
- Will review Discharge Readiness reports and provide constructive feedback to staff during supervision
- Will be familiar with and able to share interventions attempted on cases that come to the attention of the Social Work Director
- Collaborates with Social Work Staff, treatment teams, CSBs, community partners, and patients when barriers to discharge arise.
- Will ensure that all scheduled groups and treatment team meetings have Social Work coverage.
- Complete audits on a routine basis and implement tracking tools to manage deficiencies.
- Facilitates monthly discharge readiness meetings, civil census meetings, and other meetings assigned to the role by the SW Director as needed.
- Will be available for coverage in the SW Department as needed
- Provides individual therapy and individual restoration services as needed.
- Will administratively cover for the Social Work Director as needed.
- Will consult with the Social Work Director when unsure how to proceed regarding supervisory duties.
- Will collaborate with the Social Work Director and Assistant Social Work Director on making improvements in the department as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in Social Work (REQUIRED)
- Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an LCSW (REQUIRED)
- Supervisory experience (REQUIRED)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Work:

- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and provide administrative and clinical supervision.
- Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, services, and techniques of Social Work, preferably with the forensic or civilly committed mental health population.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide case-management and coordinate resources for patients.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability of advanced assessment skills.
- Ability and skills in providing individual and group educational/supportive/insight counseling as well as family therapy.
- Ability to interview and gather pertinent information from patients and family.
- Ability to individually and in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, develop goals and implement treatment plans according to patient needs and identified problems.
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NASW code of ethics.
- Ability to perform duties at a fast pace and with frequent changes.
- Ability to interact with other professionals as a contributing team member.

Additional Considerations

- Prior inpatient Social Work experience (PREFERRED)
- Experience working in/with DBHDS state psychiatric hospitals or CSBs/BHAs is highly desirable.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.


An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at
(804) 524-7111 for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY

Contact Information

Name: Central State Hospital

Phone: 804-524-7000

Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.