Mental Health Clinician I: Virginia Correctional Center For Women #01150
About The Position
This position provides mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, psychological report writing, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Psychologist/Mental Health Clinician Senior. The role involves screening, tracking, and monitoring inmates with mental health services needs in intake, general population, and Restorative Housing. The clinician will be involved in the development, implementation, and monitoring of mental health services, policies, and programs at the facility, and may be involved with special units or programs. Additionally, the position serves as a consultant to Administration, Security, Treatment, and Community Corrections staff, and provides in-service training.
Requirements
- Training and experience in the treatment of mental disorders
- Demonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans
- Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counseling/therapy
- Considerable working knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic nomenclature, psychological theory and ethical practices
- Demonstrated ability to provide training
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Experience providing mental health services in a correctional, forensic, outpatient or other setting
- Licensed as a clinician, QMHP or be QMHP eligible as dictated by the Code of Virginia
Responsibilities
- Provides mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, psychological report writing, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Psychologist/Mental Health Clinician Senior.
- Screens, tracks, and monitors inmates with mental health services needs in intake, 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 training.
Benefits
- $5,000 Split Sign on Bonus or $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
