Therapist (BS118 / BS050)

Commonwealth of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Chesterfield is seeking a professional Therapist to provide mental health services to youth at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. The role involves direct clinical services in individual, group, and family settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant licensure and treatment expertise, with a focus on evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge in providing evidence-based treatment practices.
• Skilled in working within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Prefer certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider or Drug Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based mental health treatment services.
• Work with multiple disciplines to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Conduct individual, group, and family psychotherapies.

Skills

Knowledge in evidence-based treatment practices

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Licensure in a discipline such as LCSW or LPC

Job description

Job Duties

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

About the Agency

DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

About the Job

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is currently seeking a professional and dynamic Therapist to: Provide evidence-based mental health, substance use, sex offender, and aggression management treatment services to residents, in order to promote their well‑being and rehabilitation as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism. A significant focus of this position is to provide direct clinical services to youth requiring individual, group, and family psychotherapies.

Additionally, the Therapist is expected to work with multiple disciplines to establish and maintain a therapeutic milieu for residents. This position is required to work primarily in‑person with committed residents, ages 14 to 20 years old, at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. Work hours will consist of at least one late evening per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge in providing evidence based treatment practices / psychotherapy to adolescents, individuals, families and groups; Skilled in working within a multidisciplinary treatment team, with effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.

• For sex offender treatment: Working knowledge of sex offender treatment and risk assessment.
• For substance abuse treatment: Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.

Additional Considerations

Prefer licensure in given discipline such as LCSW or LPC.

• For sex offender treatment, prefer certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP).
• For substance abuse treatment, prefer certification / licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor or Treatment Provider (CSAC or LSAT).

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.

Application Process

Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You will be provided an email 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. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre‑employment Screenings

Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre‑employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre‑employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License

A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions

You may be required to respond to position‑specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3

If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans

DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD‑214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Victor Rogers

Phone: 804‑659‑9979

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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.