Clinician - Bridge/Jail Services (***$3,000 Sign on Bonus***)

New River Valley Community Services; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 52,500 - 67,620; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The New River Valley Community Services' Jail Diversion Team is seeking a dedicated professional to join in treating and supporting criminal justice-involved adults. The Program Clinician would work as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing services to incarcerated individuals and supports them in transitioning to the community setting.

The role provides a wide range of services including short‑term interventions and assessment, medication management supports, substance use treatment, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other license-eligible Human Services field is required.
• State of Virginia license is required in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.
• If not fully licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling, you are required to register and become licensed-eligible within three months of hire (if applicable).
• At least one year of clinical experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, is preferred.
• Experience working with substance use disorders and those with SMI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term interventions and assessment for incarcerated individuals.
• Coordinate care post-release and support transition to community.
• Medication management supports and substance use treatment within a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other license-eligible Human Services field

Virginia license in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Job Description

The New River Valley Community Services' Jail Diversion Team is seeking a dedicated professional to join in treating and supporting criminal justice-involved adults. The Program Clinician would work as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing services to incarcerated individuals and supports them in transitioning to the community setting. The role provides a wide range of services including short‑term interventions and assessment, medication management supports, substance use treatment, and coordination of care post‑release. If you are someone with an interest in both the criminal justice system and the ever‑changing field of mental health care, we’d love to have you on our team!

We offer continuing education, licensure supervision, competitive pay, and exceptional PTO benefits.

• $3,000 Sign on Bonus***

Salary Range: License-Eligible: $52,500.00- $60,375.00; Licensed: $58,800.00- $67,620.00

Education Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other license-eligible Human Services field is required.
• State of Virginia license is required in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.
• If not fully licensed with the Virginia Board of Counseling, you are required to register and become licensed-eligible within three months of hire (if applicable).
• At least one year of clinical experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, is preferred.
• Experience working with substance use disorders and those with SMI preferred.

Additional compensation will be considered for any new employees who speak multiple languages.