Counselor II-Supervisor

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plans

13 paid holidays

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Southwestern Virginia seeks a Counselor II-Supervisor to provide the full range of social work services on the Admissions Unit, including individual, group, and family therapy, assessments, and discharge planning.

The CSW will supervise assigned staff, participate in treatment teams and facility committees, and tailor care to adult patients’ age-specific needs within an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatric settings preferred.
• Experience in psychosocial assessments and discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full array of social work services on the Admissions Unit, including individual, group and family therapy, assessments, treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Supervise assigned Social Work staff and participate in treatment teams and facility committees.
• Address age-specific needs of adult patients within an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Skills

Social work experience

Communication skills

Psychiatric care familiarity

Leadership supervision

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Licensure preferred

Job description

Title: Counselor II-Supervisor

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $88,278/yr. to $121,824/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The purpose of the Clinical Social Work Supervisor on the Admissions Unit is to provide the full array of Social Work services to assist patients in their recovery, including but not limited to individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, assessments of patients, treatment planning, discharge planning, case management assessing the patient’s Needs Upon Discharge to the Community and being a member of the treatment team, and serving on facility committees. The CSW assists in identifying the age-specific needs of the adult populations. In addition to these duties, the CSWS provides task and clinical supervision to the assigned Social Work Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school or university required.

Additional Considerations

• Previous Master's level social work experience preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Prefer experience working in inpatient psychiatric facility with acutely mentally ill patients.
• Prefer experience in clinical social work, therapeutic counseling, conducting psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
• Prefer knowledge and experience in implementing psychiatric recovery principles.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.