Senior Clinician (Child & Adolescent Services - Detention Site)

Salary: $72,466.00 - $85,146.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00783
Department: Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Minimum Qualifications
Who We Are :
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. The Child & Adolescent Services Team (CAST) is seeking a full-time Senior Clinician to join a small and energized team working at our Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home providing mental health and substance abuse services to incarcerated youth. CAST is a fun-loving and energetic team that highly values continuing professional growth, self-care, and a supportive work environment.


Minimum Education and Experience :
Master's degree in human services or related field; three years of experience related to assigned program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. At least three years of relevant professional experience in a mental health or detention-based environment preferred; experience providing mental health interventions including crisis intervention, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed modalities for the incarcerated youth population preferred; experience facilitating groups and familiarity with collaborating with relevant community partners preferred. Candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Computer proficiency skills; working knowledge of electronic health record systems. Demonstrated ability to lead others. Familiarity with the state reporting system for Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), including Criminal Justice System log preferred; familiarity with levels of behavior modification intervention with youth involved in the juvenile court system preferred; clinical experience or training utilizing evidence-based curricula and behavior interventions customized for a court-involved youth population preferred. Knowledge and experience with the juvenile offender population preferred.


Additional Requirements :
Professional licensure such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Provides crisis intervention, individual, group and some family therapy sessions for residents in pre- and post-dispositional programs;
• Collaborates with detention staff and utilizes the agency crisis department to assist and provide supportive intervention;
• Conducts trauma-informed, evidenced based assessment and treatment services;
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation;
• Collaborates with treatment team regarding client referrals related to medication, hospitalization, or intensive specialized treatment;
• Administers and interprets psychological assessments;
• Refers clients to appropriate community resources when called for in treatment plan;
• May serve as a lead worker to Clinicians, interns, etc. and assists in providing clinical supervision and training;
• Stays up to date with current and new research and best practices in mental health treatment;
• Offers crisis intervention services;
• May serve as a back-up in the absence of the supervisor, and
• Performs other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on qualifications, performance, and experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. Applications will remain under consideration until position is filled.

Shift


Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location


Mental Health Support Services
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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01


What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associate's)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
• Master's Degree

02


Are you professionally licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a behavioral health provider? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a minimum of three years of clinical experience in a treatment or detention setting? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have clinical experience working with youth of various ages who present with mental health and behavioral challenges and needs? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

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