Mental Health Clinician Senior: Lawrenceville Correctional Center
About The Position
Serves as the Mental Health Department Head for all matters relating to mental health services at the Lawrenceville Correctional Center. Acts as a liaison with the Unit Head/designee on issues related to mental health services. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff. Oversees and directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of mental health services, policies, and programs at the facility. Ensures that documentation and records are maintained according to DOC and ACA standards, along with licensing regulations from DBHDS. May be involved with special units or programs. Serves as a consultant and liaison to Administration, Security, Treatment, and Community Corrections staff. Provides training to clinical and non-clinical staff. Provides mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessment and evaluation, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor. Screens, tracks, and monitors inmates housed within the licensed mental health units.
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 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
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.
- 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
- Licensed as a mental health professional and/or certified as a service provider
Responsibilities
- Serve as Mental Health Department Head for all matters relating to mental health services at the institution.
- Act as a liaison with the Unit Head/designee on issues related to mental health services.
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff.
- Oversee and direct the development, implementation, and monitoring of mental health services, policies, and programs at the facility.
- Ensure that documentation and records are maintained according to DOC and ACA standards, along with licensing regulations from DBHDS.
- Serve as a consultant and liaison to Administration, Security, Treatment and Community Corrections staff.
- Provide training to clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Provide mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessment and evaluation, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor.
- Screen, track, and monitor inmates housed within the licensed mental health units.
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
Senior
