Therapist, Mental Health

Therapist

Therapist (BS118/BS050)

Counselor II

$64,128 - $77,575

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Bon Air JCC

Therapist

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. About the Agency: DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

About the Job:
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is currently seeking a professional and dynamic Therapist to:
Provide evidence-based mental health, substance use, sex offender, and aggression management treatment services to residents, in order to promote their well-being and rehabilitation as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism. A significant focus of this position is to provide direct clinical services to youth requiring individual, group, and family psychotherapies. Additionally, the Therapist is expected to work with multiple disciplines to establish and maintain a therapeutic milieu for residents.

This position is required to work primarily in-person with committed residents, ages 14 to 20 years old, at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. Work hours will consist of at least one late evening per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge in providing evidence based treatment practices / psychotherapy to adolescents, individuals, families and groups;
Skilled in working within a multidisciplinary treatment team, with effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently. For sex offender treatment:
Working knowledge of sex offender treatment and risk assessment. For substance abuse treatment:
Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.

Additional Considerations

Prefer licensure in given discipline such as LCSW or LPC. For sex offender treatment, prefer certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP). For substance abuse treatment, prefer certification/licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor or Treatment Provider (CSAC or LSAT).

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.

Application Process:

Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. You will be provided an email 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. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email. Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions. Driver License: A valid driver's license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application. DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining…