Mental Health Clinician II: Division of Institutions

Position: Mental Health Clinician II: Division of Institutions #00656
Title:

Mental Health Clinician II:
Division of Institutions #00656

State Role

Title:

Psych II/Psychology Assoc IIHiring Range: $77,792 - $127,060

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Dept of Corr
- Central Admin

Location:

DOC Headquarters Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Recruitment Type:
General Public - GJob Duties Serves as Department Head for the Sex Offender Residential Treatment (SORT) Program. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff. Provides evidence-based, state-of-the-art sex offender programming to adult sex offenders, including treatment, assessment, and reentry/release planning services. Makes recommendations to the Sex Offender Program Director regarding program changes that are research-based and have demonstrated effectiveness.

Oversees and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of SORT Program mental health/sex offender treatment services, policies and programs. Ensures that documentation and records are maintained according to Department of Corrections (DOC), DBHDS and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. Provides training to clinical and non-clinical staff. Provides mental health services to SORT Program participants including crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessment and evaluation, psycho educational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Sex Offender Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications Certified as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Licensed as a Mental Health Professional.

Considerable knowledge of theory and techniques used for treating sexual offenders.

Knowledge of nationally recognized standards for sex offender treatment.

Knowledge of legal precedents and confidentiality issues related to sex offenders.

Knowledge of appropriate treatment techniques and interventions for sex offenders.

Knowledge of salient areas related to sex offender release and community follow-up.

Demonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans.

Demonstrated ability to 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. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff.

Additional Considerations Ability to fulfill professional tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of Virginia. Experience working clinically with sexual offenders, performing sex offender assessment and interpretation, psychological testing, evaluation, and counseling.

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.

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…