Correctional Mental Health Clinician I - Crisis & Therapy

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Mental Health Clinician I at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. This role provides mental health services to inmates, including crisis intervention, screening, report writing, and therapy under supervision.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, coordinating care, and offering training to staff. The position may involve work with special units and collaboration with clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work or related field.
• Licensed as a clinician or QMHP eligible per Virginia requirements.
• Experience providing mental health services in corrections or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to inmates under supervision.
• Develop, implement and monitor treatment plans.
• Conduct crisis intervention and mental health assessments.
• Support release planning and continuity of care.
• Serve as consultant to Administration, Security and staff; deliver in-service training.

Skills

Intervention planning

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Psychopathology knowledge

Training ability

Education

Graduate degree in clinical psychology or related field

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Mental Health Clinician I at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. This role provides mental health services to inmates, including crisis intervention, screening, report writing, and therapy under supervision.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, coordinating care, and offering training to staff. The position may involve work with special units and collaboration with clinical leadership.