Mental Health Clinician II Marion Correctional Treatment Center

Position: Mental Health Clinician II #00036: Marion Correctional Treatment Center
Title:

Mental Health Clinician II #00036:
Marion Correctional Treatment Center State Role

Title:

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

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Dept of Corr
- Central Admin

Location:

Marion Corr Treatment Ctr Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Recruitment Type:
General Public - GJob Duties Provides mental health services to inmates 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 Mental Health Clinician Senior. Screens, tracks and monitors inmates with mental health service needs in general population and Restorative Housing. Involved in the development, implementation and monitoring of mental health services, policies, and programs at the facility.

May be involved with special units or programs. Serves as a consultant to Administration, Security, Treatment and Community Corrections staff. Provides in-service and other training.

Enhances public safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Corrections staff and inmates, by meeting re-entry objectives and by providing effective security, programming, custody and control of adult inmates in a major correctional facility.

Minimum Qualifications Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, or equivalent degree in related human services field from an accredited university or college or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with advanced coursework in mental health supporting the ability to fulfill the required tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of Virginia 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

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…