Title: Mental Health Clinical Supervisor #00277: Western Regional Office

State Role Title: Psych III/Psychology Assoc III

Hiring Range: $73,226 - $135,469

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Western Regional Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The individual in this position is responsible for the clinical supervision of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) mental health services staff at designated facilities, consistent with contemporary mental health care and correctional standards.

To provide clinical supervision, consultation, direction, and training to mental health services staff and to monitor the quality and effectiveness of mental health services provided to inmates in correctional settings.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, or equivalent degree in related human services field from an accredited university

Thorough working knowledge of psychological assessment and treatment modalities

Thorough working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision

Knowledge of treatment program design and evaluation, quality assessment, implementation, and evaluation

Skill in working with professional and paraprofessional staff. Demonstrated ability to supervise and to work with multidisciplinary staff

Ability to develop and implement mental health services programs and quality assessment programs

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Licensed at the graduate level as a Mental Health clinician

Supervisory experience and experience in correctional, forensic, mental health, or other institutional setting

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: (804) 235-1883

Email: Alexandra.Helfrecht@vadoc.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.