Clinician (Sheriff's Office)

Chesterfield County, Virginia; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office seeks a qualified mental health professional to provide clinical services in the COMPASS program for inmates. Responsibilities include assessments, individual and group counseling, and treatment planning within a secured jail environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or counseling, licensure eligibility, and at least one year of experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Licensure or license eligible by Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• 1 year of experience with people with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical mental health services, including assessments, group therapy, psychoeducation and individual therapy for COMPASS participants.
• Conduct mental health assessments and complete treatment plans.
• Perform referrals and discharge planning to community providers post-release.
• Input treatment data into COMPASS Dashboard daily and monitor programming goals.
• Assist with program enhancements and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation & data entry

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Tools

COMPASS Dashboard

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires working in a secured environment within close proximity to individuals being housed at the Chesterfield County Jail.

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field; licensure or license eligible by Virginia Department of Health Professions; one year of experience working with people with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The ability to work with relative independence on the day-to-day accomplishment of the job using established program and agency policies and procedures based on training and experience. Ability to coordinate and plan services with a treatment team and consults with supervisor and manager for guidance on non-routine matters. Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and polygraph examination.

Current, valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check. Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful resident of the US for the past ten consecutive years.

This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.

Provide clinical mental health services, including mental health assessments, group therapy, psych-education and individual therapy, to individuals in Chesterfield County jail who are being assessed or participating in the COMPASS program. Conduct mental health assessments for those referred by a nursing assessment and/or screening. Complete treatment plans with client once stabilized as a part of the admission process. Conduct individual and group counseling for all COMPASS participants as needed. Facilitates services for those referred by other department providers and COMPASS team members. Participate in appropriate referrals and discharge planning to community providers for continuation of care post release. Also refers clients to internal groups/providers that may assist during incarceration. Provides treatment interventions and resourcing for current or past COMPASS or MAT program participants as needed. Input treatment data into COMPASS Dashboard daily. Review data collected to ensure programming goals and being met. Make suggestions as needed to supervisor on program enhancements. Assists with other duties as assigned by supervisor. Perform 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 performance, qualifications, and experience.

40 hours/week; Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sheriff's Office