Title: Mental Health Clinician I: Greensville Correctional Center
State Role Title: Psych I/Psychology Associate I - 49211
Hiring Range: $60,810- $85,135
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
$5,000 Split Sign on Bonus or $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires!
This position provides mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, psychological report writing, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Psychologist/Mental Health Clinician Senior.
Screens, tracks, and monitors inmates with mental health services needs in intake, general population, and Restorative Housing. Involved in the development, implementation, and monitoring of mental health services, policies and programs at the facility.
May be involved with special units or programs. Serves as a consultant to Administration, Security, Treatment and Community Corrections staff. Provides in-service training.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and experience in the treatment of mental disorders
Demonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans
Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counseling/therapy
Considerable working knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic nomenclature, psychological theory and ethical practices
Demonstrated ability to provide training
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Additional Considerations
Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, or equivalent degree in related human services field from an accredited university or college or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with advanced coursework in mental health supporting the ability to fulfill the required tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of Virginia
Experience providing mental health services in a correctional, forensic, outpatient or other setting
Licensed as a clinician, QMHP or be QMHP eligible as dictated by the Code of Virginia
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.
Contact Information
Name: Christina Payne
Phone: (804) 971-6084
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.
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.