Mental Health Clinician II: Greensville Correctional Center - #00507

Title: Mental Health Clinician II: Greensville Correctional Center - #00507State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc IIHiring Range: $77,792 - $127,060Pay Band: 5Agency: Dept of Corr - Central AdminLocation: Greensville Correctional CtrAgency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesProvides 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 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.Minimum QualificationsGraduate 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 VirginiaTraining and experience in the treatment of mental disordersDemonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans and provide individual and group counseling or therapyConsiderable knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic nomenclature, psychological theory and ethical practicesDemonstrated skill in psychological assessment including diagnostic interviewing and report writingDemonstrated ability to provide training to clinical and non-clinical staffAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingAdditional ConsiderationsAbility to fulfill professional tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of VirginiaExperience in correctional, forensic, mental health or other institutional settingDemonstrated ability to provide clinical and administrative supervision to mental health staffRelevant experience in program development, implementation, and evaluationSpecial InstructionsYou 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.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.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. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans ServicesContact InformationName: Human ResourcesPhone: 804-674-3000Email: Applications submitted via email will not be acceptedIn 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.