Clinical Services Caseworker/Limited Term

Prince William County Government; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) seeks a dedicated Clinical Services Caseworker for a temporary appointment in Virginia. The role delivers mental health services to inmates, including clinical screening, assessment, intervention, and treatment planning, with duties spanning individual and group sessions.

Full-time, temporary appointment not to exceed 5/31/2027. Requires a Bachelor's in human services and 2 years of related experience; LCSW/LPC/LMFT preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, social work, or related field.
• 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic services.
• Deliver crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Make housing and management recommendations for inmates with mental illness.
• Coordinate referrals including hospitalization when necessary.
• Prepare and maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports.
• Serve as a liaison with Community Services Board and Forensic Mental Health hospitals.
• Collaborate with medical and security staff to support integrated inmate care.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate clinical treatment processes within the detention setting.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Collaboration

Communication

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Clinical judgment

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

2 years experience or equivalent

LCSW/LPC/LMFT preferred

Job description

The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) is seeking a dedicated, career-focused Clinical Services Caseworker to join our collaborative and mission-driven team for a temporary appointment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. Our multidisciplinary staff is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and professionally supportive environment.

The ADC is a well-established agency in Prince William County, VA. We provide safety and security for our staff as well as the individuals in our care while we serve the residents of Prince William County. This role involves direct interaction with the incarcerated population and provides a meaningful opportunity to make a measurable difference in individuals’ lives and in public safety.

If you are motivated by challenge, purpose, and service, we invite you to bring your clinical expertise to our team.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Clinical Services Caseworker delivers comprehensive mental health services to the inmate population. Responsibilities include clinical screening, assessment, intervention, counseling, therapy, treatment planning, and rehabilitation support. Services are provided through both individual and group sessions. This full-time position is a temporary appointment not to exceed beyond 5/31/2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting clinical evaluations and mental health assessments
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans
• Providing individual and group therapeutic services
• Delivering crisis intervention, including suicide and homicide risk assessment and response
• Making recommendations regarding appropriate housing and management of inmates with mental illness
• Determining appropriate levels of care and coordinating referrals, including hospitalization when necessary
• Preparing and maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation and reports
• Serving as a liaison in clinical review with the Community Services Board/Emergency Services, and Forensic Mental Health hospitals
• Collaborating with medical and security staff to support integrated inmate care
• This position plays a central role in developing, delivering, and evaluating clinical treatment processes within the detention setting.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Principles and best practices of clinical and behavioral health services

• Clinical documentation and records management standards

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to mental health services

• Crisis intervention and risk assessment practices

• Professional ethics and confidentiality requirements

• Caseload management experience

• Conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions

• Preparing clear, accurate, and defensible reports and case notes

• Analyzing and compiling clinical data

• Providing professional consultation and recommendations

• Maintaining organized records and tracking systems

• Using computers and standard software applications effectively

• Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills

• Building effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and partner agencies

• Exercising sound clinical judgment under pressure

MINIMUM EDCUATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, social work, or related field. 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Possesses or ability to obtain an unrestricted LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• 1-2 years of experience in the delivery of human services to adults and youth in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Emergency Services outpatient program.
• Experience conducting comprehensive assessments, mental health/substance abuse screenings to include the Columbia-Suicide Severity screening; and make initial diagnosis.
• Experience evaluating risk and potential need for hospitalization; developing and implementing crisis management plans.

WORKING SCHEDULE

Full time 40 hours per week.

HIRING RANGE

$81,140.80 - $107,211.65 Annually

FLSA

Exempt

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation to include fingerprint and driving record check.
• Must pass a polygraph examination.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Incumbents may be subjected to occasional travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. May also require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be subjected to workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel within the facility. Work is performed in an inherently stressful environment and involves risks to personal safety with possible exposure to blood borne and air borne pathogens in the working environment.

WHY JOIN US

At the ADC, we take pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and professional correctional environment that serves our community with integrity and respect.

As a member of our team, you’ll play a direct role in advancing the agency’s missionand supporting our dedicated staff.

We offer a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make a lasting impact in local government service.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

QUESTIONS

All inquiries related to job postings, application deadlines and the status of applications should be submitted through [e-mail]. Contact information should be included in the inquiry. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be notified by phone or email.