Mental Health Group Technician: Greensville Correctional Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Mental Health Group Technician for Greensville Correctional Center. The role focuses on psycho-educational programming, recreational activities, and other mental health & wellness services within a major adult facility in Virginia.

The position requires data entry, documentation in health records, and collaboration with the Mental Health team to implement programming daily. Eligible QMHP-T status is noted; strong Microsoft Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and warning signs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and proficient in documentation.
• Ability to participate in treatment team meetings and support team goals with group programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides group support services in the Mental Health & Wellness Department at a correctional center.
• Enters data into CORIS and databases to track group programming and attendance.
• Completes documentation in inmate health records by end of day.
• Participates in team meetings and implements programming determined by team and supervisor.
• Reports critical mental health needs to clinicians and staff as needed.
• May participate in special projects or programs.

Skills

Psychiatric knowledge

Oral and written communication

Treatment team participation

Group programming

Goal setting & treatment planning

Microsoft Office

Education

QMHP-T eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Mental Health Group Technician: Greensville Correctional Center - #01284

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $48,931-$76,332

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Position provides group support services to clinical staff in the Mental Health & Wellness Department at a major adult correctional center including psycho-educational programming, recreational activities, and other mental health & wellness related programming.
• Enters relevant data into CORIS and other databases to track group programming assignment and attendance as well as master pass lists.
• Completes documentation in inmate health records and ensures that documentation is completed by the end of the workday.
• Participates in the Mental Health & Wellness department team meetings and implements programming the team and supervisor determine.
• Reports critical mental health needs immediately to the Mental Health Clinician Sr and other mental health staff, if needed as soon as possible.
• May be involved with special projects or programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and warning signs to be aware of for mental health deterioration.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and proficient in completing required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to participate in treatment team meetings and to support the team’s goals and objectives by offering group programs and activities that inmates find engaging and are educational and therapeutic in nature.
• Training and experience in provision of group programming, including psychoeducational and recreational activities.
• Experience in assisting with goal and objectives setting, treatment and behavioral plans.
• Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft office programs.

Additional Considerations

• Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T) eligible.
• Relevant professional experience and understanding of confidentiality of sensitive or protected information.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

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.