Counselor Supervisor- Social Work / Discharge

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

$88K — $121K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Virginia licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, or Professional Counselor is required.
  • Knowledge of human behavior, psychological research methods, and the treatment of behavioral disorders.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to apply personnel management policies and procedures to oversee staff and service delivery.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Experience in management and supervisory techniques with a focus on therapeutic interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and monitor clinical staff and ensure adherence to agency policies.
  • Assess and evaluate the quality of programs and services delivered to residents.
  • Conduct training and oversee the performance of direct reports.
  • Manage service delivery to align with organizational standards and improve patient outcomes.
  • Implement roster management to minimize overtime costs.
  • Ensure compliance with treatment procedures across interdisciplinary teams.
  • Foster professional relationships with clinical and administrative staff, patients, and families.

Benefits

  • Choice of health plan options.
  • Paid life insurance and retirement plans.
  • Employee referral programs and discounts.
  • Twelve paid holidays and accrued leave including personal and sick leave.
  • Working in a tobacco-free and smoke-free environment.
  • Preference in hiring for veterans and active military service members.
Full Job Description
Counselor Supervisor- Social Work / Discharge

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Nottoway, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Counselor Supervisor- Social Work / Discharge

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $88,278 - $121,824.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will supervise, monitor, and ensure compliance with agency and department policies and procedures related to treatment provided by clinical staff and treatment teams. In addition, this position will assess and monitor the quality of programs/services provided to residents.

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for career counseling and guidance.
• Skill/Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the general public both verbally and in writing; use good judgement; interpret and apply knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of personnel management; train and supervise staff; and administer CPR.
• Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of personnel management and monitoring of service delivery.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Available to work alternate work schedules (nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in management and supervisory techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with residents, clinical staff, professional staff, and administrative staff at all levels. Interact in a professional and therapeutic manner with families or community agencies.
• Monitor, control, and minimize the use of overtime through roster management.
Required Virginia Licensure as Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist or professional counselor

Additional Considerations
• Virginia licensure as LCSW strongly preferred
• Experience working with inpatient or residential mental health population preferred
• Experience working with forensic mental health population preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

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

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Aliff

Phone: 804-766-3326

Email: [email protected]

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.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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