Probation & Parole Mental Health Clinician

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a District Mental Health Clinician for Virginia Beach P&P and Accomack P&P. The role delivers time-limited mental health services, assessments, therapy, and re-entry planning under supervision. Work involves collaboration with probation/parole officers and facility staff.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong writing and training capabilities, with licensure as applicable by Virginia standards.

Qualifications

• Experience providing mental health services to a varied population.
• Training and experience in treatment of mental disorders and case planning.
• Ability to provide individual and group counseling/therapy.
• Strong written communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-limited mental health services to probationers/parolees and state inmates under supervision.
• Perform mental health assessments, triage, individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and re-entry planning.
• Screen and coordinate with Probation/Parole Officers and other staff; offer consultation to staff and partners.

Skills

Mental health services

Therapy/treatment knowledge

Psychopathology knowledge

Written communication

Education

Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or related field

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a District Mental Health Clinician for Virginia Beach P&P and Accomack P&P. The role delivers time-limited mental health services, assessments, therapy, and re-entry planning under supervision. Work involves collaboration with probation/parole officers and facility staff.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong writing and training capabilities, with licensure as applicable by Virginia standards.