Title: Western Regional Mental Health Clinician II #01348

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

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

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Western Regional Office

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 clinical and administrative supervision, consultation, direction, and training to assigned District Mental Health Clinicians (DMHC) in order to assess and monitor the quality and effectiveness of mental health services provided to probationer/parolees under supervision of Probation and Parole Districts and Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) facilities. Ensures provision of clinical supervision consistent with contemporary mental health care and correctional standards. Oversees, evaluates, and provides mental health and suicide prevention training to clinical and non-clinical staff within each region. Serves as mental health liaison between institutions and community operations. Supervises and provides mental health services to probationer/parolees, including crisis intervention, screening, mental health assessment, psychoeducational services, individual and brief supportive therapy, treatment coordination, supervision recommendations, and re-entry planning under supervision and direction of the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor (MHCS). Works with Community Services Boards (CSBs), local and regional jails, courts, community hospitals, area treatment providers, private agencies, and organizations to ensure continuity of mental health services for probationer/parolees and promote interagency collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced knowledge, skills, and training in Psychology (clinical or counseling), Social Work, or equivalent experience in related human services field.

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.

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.

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.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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: Human Resources

Phone: 804-385-1123

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.