Salary: $76,069.50 - $133,282.50 Annually
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Emergency, Assessment & Trauma Services
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C43
Hiring Salary: $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
About This Role:You will provide short-term counseling, comprehensive behavioral health assessments and screenings, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), Serious Mental Illness (SMI) screening, ASAM and WHODAS with service members, veterans, and their families seeking mental health and/or substance use services. You will provide crisis intervention for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs, including those at high risk for suicide or homicide, and develop and implement appropriate risk-management and safety plans. You will provide ongoing care coordination and case management services to assigned SMVF individuals. You will provide consultation and technical assistance to families, professionals, and community agencies to facilitate access to appropriate resources and continuity of care.
Minimum Requirements:Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field.
Currently possess LPC or LCSW, or ability to obtain LPC or LCSW license in the Commonwealth of Virginia within four years of hire.
1 year of experience in the delivery of human services to adults and veterans in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Emergency Services outpatient program.
Preferences: Experience with formulating diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness
Experience evaluating risk and implementing crisis management plans.
Experience collaborating with internal and external partners and across systems.
Special Requirements:Must possess a valid driver's license;
Must pass DMV record check;
Must pass TB test;
Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check.
Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services.
Work Schedule: M
onday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional nights/weekends for program presentations and meetings. Occasional overnight travel required.We also offer great benefits, including:
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,
Starting Salary Range: $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
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I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
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Please select the option that best describes your education.
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral science field
- Master's Degree in an unrelated field
- PhD in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral science field
- PhD in an unrelated field
- None of the above
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Please quantify your experience in the delivery of human services to adults and veterans in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Emergency Services outpatient program. Please be sure to clearly state your experience in the Work History of your application.
- 5 years or more of experience
- 4 years or more of experience
- 3 years or more of experience
- 2 years or more of experience
- 1 year or more of experience
- None of the above
04
Please indicate if you have experience in the following (select all that apply):
- Conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments
- Conducting care coordination and/or case management services
- Completing court ordered reports and evaluations
- Evaluating risk and potential need for hospitalization
- Implementing crisis management plans
- None of the above
05
Do you have experience collaborating with any of the following (select all that apply)?
- Probation/Parole Officers
- Social Services Agencies
- Community Providers
- Families and Significant Others
- Care Coordinators and Case Managers
- Hospitals and other medical providers
- Homeless Services
- None of the above
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Briefly describe your experience delivering human services to adults and veterans in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Emergency Services outpatient program. If it is not applicable, please write 'N/A'
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Briefly describe your experience evaluating risk and implementing crisis management plans. If it is not applicable, please write 'N/A'
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Are you a current LCSW or LPC, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia?
- Yes
- No
- Will be able to obtain LPC or LCSW within four years of hire date
- None of the above
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If you answered 'No' to the question above, please indicate what you need to obtain an LCSW or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If it is not applicable, please write 'N/A'.
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