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: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C43
Hiring Salary: $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
About This Role:In this role, you will do risk assessments and connect people in crisis to the appropriate level of care. ES Therapist II (Corresponder) provides crisis intervention services with the goal of helping the person in crisis experience improvement in overall mental health. In this position, you will ride in a police car with a CIT-trained officer throughout the duration of their shift and respond to people in crisis within Prince William County. Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide emergency mental health intervention services in a 24/7 program.
Conduct screening interviews and make recommendations for level of care.
Provide outreach, assessment, linkage to and coordination with other service providers.
Provide crisis intervention for clients, including those at high risk for suicide/homicide-under supervisory guidance; evaluate risk and potential need for hospitalization.
Develop and implement risk management plans.
Maintain records according to agency's policies and procedures; prepare reports.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.
Prepare and present case presentations for clinical supervision.
Minimum Requirements:Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
1 year of experience providing clinical services to seriously mentally ill adults in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Emergency Program. (9 months of supervised internship is considered as 1 year of experience)
Currently possess an LPC or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or able to obtain an LPC or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 4 years of hire.
Preferences:Experience collaborating with other departments & stakeholders.
Experience working within a 24/7 program.
Experience with preadmission assessments.
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 Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
Work Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 12 pm - 10 pm
Must be able to ride in a police car for 10 or more hours per shift.
Starting Salary Range: $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
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,
SEE YOURSELF HERE!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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The position requires a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field and 1-2 years of experience in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse or Emergency Program. Please select the choice that matches your education.
- PHD in social work, counseling or a related behavioral science
- PHD in an unrelated field
- Master's degree in social work, counseling or a related behavioral science
- Master's Degree in an unrelated field
- None of the above
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Quantify your experience providing clinical services to seriously mentally ill adults in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse or Emergency Program. Please be sure to document your experience clearly in the work history of your application.
- Five or more years
- Four or more years
- Three or more years
- Two or more years
- One or more year
- 9-month internship
- Less than 1 year
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Please describe your experience in the delivery of human services in a Mental Health program. If you have no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Please indicate Licensure status in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia
- Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia
- Ability to obtain license in Virginia within 4 years of hire date
- None of the above
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Do you have experience working with any of the following:
- Police
- Courts
- Jails
- Emergency Rooms
- CSB Emergency Services
- Inpatient psychiatric facility
- None of the above
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Do you possess Certified Pre-Screener Certification?
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Do you have experience working in a 24/7 program?
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Are you willing to ride in a police car with a CIT-trained officer for the duration of your shift?
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