Title: Mental Health Clinician II: Greensville Correctional Center

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II & 49212

Hiring Range: $75,161-$122,763

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires.

Provides mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessment and evaluation, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Mental Health Clinician Senior. Screens, tracks and monitors inmates with mental health service needs in 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 and other training.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Training and experience in the treatment of mental disorders

Demonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans and provide individual and group counseling or therapy

Considerable knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic nomenclature, psychological theory and ethical practices

Demonstrated skill in psychological assessment including diagnostic interviewing and report writing

Demonstrated ability to provide training to clinical and non-clinical staff

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Ability to fulfill professional tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of Virginia

Experience in correctional, forensic, mental health or other institutional setting

Demonstrated ability to provide clinical and administrative supervision to mental health staff

Relevant experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation

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.

WHY VADOC? WHY NOT?

We provide job stability, 13 paid state holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick and personal leave, Public Student Loan Forgiveness, top-tier health benefits, enhanced retirement benefits, VA 457 Deferred Comp, Employee Health and Wellness programs and so much more!

We are a learning organization providing career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Start your day ready to make a difference and end it knowing that you did! We are in the business of helping people to be better – Come join us!

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.