Crisis Intervention TherapistJob no: Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Health and Human Services
Title: Crisis Intervention Therapist
State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II
Hiring Range: $94,400 to $104,400
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Location: Bon Air JCC
Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job DutiesDJJ is currently seeking a professional and dynamic Crisis Intervention Therapist to provide evidence-based psychological evaluation and treatment services to residents in order to promote their well-being and rehabilitation as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism for residents identified as needing gang/violence intervention.
Please note this position will work outside normal business hours, to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation as needed.
Minimum Qualifications- Knowledge of theory and evidence-based practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles, including those with co-occurring mental disorders.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques used for diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation.
- Knowledge of developmental psychopathology and interventions to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors for this population.
- Competencies in individual, group, and family psychotherapies.
- Knowledge of principles of behavior management.
- Ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team which includes community partners.
- Ability to enhance a juvenile's ability to transition back to his family or other community placement.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to function independently.
Additional Considerations- Experience conducting psychological assessments.
- Experience providing treatment services to the juvenile delinquent population.
- Registered with Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and/or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC).
- Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
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.
Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email 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. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.
Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.
Driver License: A valid driver's license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.
Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Contact InformationName: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Phone: 804-588-4410
Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov
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: 12 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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