Correctional Mental Health Clinician I — Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Mental Health Clinician I at Buckingham Correctional Center to provide crisis intervention, screening, psychological reporting, and individual/group therapy under supervision. The role develops treatment plans and release planning for inmates, with potential involvement in special units and program oversight.

The position offers a $64,826-$90,758 salary range, with a $5,000 sign-on or $10,000 student loan repayment option for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, or equivalent.
• Advanced coursework in mental health and service provision.
• QMHP eligible/ licensed as required by Virginia code.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, and therapy.
• Develop, implement and monitor treatment plans and programs.
• Consult with Administration, Security, Treatment and Community Corrections staff.
• Provide in-service training and release planning support.
• May work with special units or programs.
• Maintain documentation and reports as required.

Skills

Treatment of mental disorders

Intervention planning

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Ethical practices

Written communication

Education

Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology / Counseling / Social Work

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Mental Health Clinician I at Buckingham Correctional Center to provide crisis intervention, screening, psychological reporting, and individual/group therapy under supervision. The role develops treatment plans and release planning for inmates, with potential involvement in special units and program oversight.

The position offers a $64,826-$90,758 salary range, with a $5,000 sign-on or $10,000 student loan repayment option for eligible new hires.