Mental Health Clinician I:

Indian Creek Correctional Center Dept of Corr

• Central Admin
• 3.2 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $64,826
• $90,758 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Loan repayment program Qualifications Patient treatment planning Individual therapy Clinical staff training Clinical training Healthcare treatment Individual counseling Professional development training Group counseling Group therapy instruction Full Job Description 5107713 Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Indian Creek Correctional Ctr Health and Human Services Public Safety Full-Time (Salaried) Dept of Corr•

Central Admin Title:

Mental Health Clinician I:

Indian Creek Correctional Center State Role Title:

Psych I/Psychology Assoc I Hiring Range:

$64,826

• 90,758

Pay Band:

4

Agency:

Dept of Corr•

Central Admin Location:

Indian Creek Correctional Ctr Agency Website:

https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public

• G Job Duties $5,000 Split Sign on Bonus or $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires!

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. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 Additional Considerations 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 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. If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

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.

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. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information Name:

Christina Payne Phone:

(804) 971-6084

Email:

Applications submitted via email will not be considered. 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). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to

DARS/DBVI

to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note :

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022

• February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.