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Jail Therapist

Job in Hampton, Virginia, 23666, USA
Listing for: Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55459 USD Yearly USD 55459.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Jail Based Therapist
Therapist – Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Annual Salary: $55,459

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Sign-on Bonus: $3,000

Behavioral health and substance use treatment are an important part of supporting individuals receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) while incarcerated and preparing for successful reentry into the community. The Therapist – Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) provides behavioral health and substance use services to individuals in the Hampton City Jail. This role provides assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and care coordination while working with jail staff, medical providers, and community partners to support recovery and continuity of care.

Key responsibilities include completing behavioral health and substance use assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, providing individual and group counseling, responding to behavioral health and substance use crises, and providing recovery-focused education. The role also includes coordinating discharge planning and community referrals, maintaining accurate electronic health records, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, and collaborating with the H-NNCSB Re-entry Coordinator, correctional staff, medical providers, and community partners to support MAT/MOUD services and continuity of care.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling One year of clinical experience in a substance use disorder and/or correctional setting

Must be eligible for Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) supervision approval in Virginia within 30 days of hire.

Our Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Annual and Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Why Join H-NNCSB?

As a Therapist – Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing behavioral health and substance use services to individuals working toward recovery while in the Hampton City Jail. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of clinical, medical, correctional, and community partners to support treatment, recovery, and successful transition from incarceration to community-based care.

Bring your clinical skills and commitment to recovery to a team supporting individuals as they work toward treatment, stability, and successful transition back into the community. Apply today to join H-NNCSB.
* Current H-NNCSB staff are not eligible for the sign-on bonus

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

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