Mental Health Clinician II: Greensville Correctional Center

Title: Mental Health Clinician II:
Greensville Correctional Center - #00507

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.  for more information:
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services

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Human Resources

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In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).…