Mental Health Clinician II: Division of Institutions

Position: Mental Health Clinician II: Division of Institutions #00654
Location: Richmond

Title:

Mental Health Clinician II:
Division of Institutions #00654

State Role

Title:

Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: $77,792 - $127,060

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:

Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides evidence-based, state of the art sex offender programming to adult sex offenders including treatment, assessment, and re-entry/release planning services. Makes recommendations to the Sex Offender Residential Treatment (SORT) Program Director regarding program changes that are researched-based and have demonstrated effectiveness. Ensures that documentation and records are maintained according to Department of Corrections (DOC) and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. Serves as a consultant to Administration, Security, Treatment and Community Corrections staff.

Provides in-service and other training.

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.

Eligible to complete certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider by the Virginia Board of Psychology.

Knowledge of psychological theory and practices on various mental disorders, sexual disorders, and contemporary assessment and treatment approaches.

Knowledge of salient areas related to effective sex offender treatment modalities.

Ability to develop appropriate treatment plans and provide group and individual counseling.

Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose, strengths, and limitation of various psychological and sex offender specific assessment instruments.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to discuss and explain psychological/diagnostic impressions and issues.

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 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.

Tobacco Free:
All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

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…