Title: Mental Health Group Technician: Deerfield Correctional Center 

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $47,276-$73,751

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Deerfield Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/career-opportunities/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position provides group support services to clinical staff in the Mental Health & Wellness Department at a major adult correctional center including psycho-educational programming, recreational activities, and other mental health & wellness related programming. Enters relevant data into CORIS and other databases to track group programming assignment and attendance as well as master pass lists. Completes documentation in inmate health records and ensures that documentation is completed by the end of the workday. Participates in the Mental Health & Wellness department team meetings and implements programming the team and supervisor determine. Reports critical mental health needs immediately to the Mental Health Clinician Sr and other mental health staff, if needed as soon as possible. May be involved with special projects or programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and warning signs to be aware of for mental health deterioration

Ability to communicate orally and in writing and proficient in completing required documentation in a timely manner

Ability to participate in treatment team meetings and to support the team’s goals and objectives by offering group programs and activities that inmates find engaging and are educational and therapeutic in nature

Training and experience in provision of group programming, including psychoeducational and recreational activities

Experience in assisting with goal and objectives setting, treatment and behavioral plans

Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft office programs

Additional Considerations

Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T) eligible

Relevant professional experience and understanding of confidentiality of sensitive or protected information

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 accepted.

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.