Mental Health Clinician II: Greensville Correctional Center - #00507

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

$77K — $127K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in treating mental disorders, particularly in correctional or forensic settings.
  • Ability to develop and implement intervention and treatment plans for individuals and groups.
  • Strong understanding of psychopathology and psychological theory.
  • Proficiency in psychological assessment, including diagnostic interviews and report writing.
  • Skill in training clinical and non-clinical staff effectively.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mental health services to inmates, including crisis intervention and psychological assessments.
  • Monitor and track inmates requiring mental health services in both general population and Restorative Housing.
  • Develop and oversee mental health services, policies, and programs at the facility.
  • Consult with various staff, including Administration and Security, on mental health issues.
  • Conduct in-service training for staff on mental health topics.
  • Engage in special units or programs as required.
  • Create treatment and release plans for inmates.

Benefits

  • Involvement in the development of mental health programs and policies.
  • Opportunity to provide training and support to diverse staff.
  • Work within a correctional environment, impacting inmate mental health directly.
  • Potential for career advancement within the Department of Corrections.
Full Job Description
Mental Health Clinician II: Greensville Correctional Center - #00507

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

Title: Mental Health Clinician II: Greensville Correctional Center - #00507

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: $77,792 - $127,060

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: https://jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessment and evaluation, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Mental Health Clinician Senior.

Screens, tracks and monitors inmates with mental health service needs in general population and Restorative Housing. Involved in the development, implementation and monitoring of mental health services, policies, and programs at the facility.

May be involved with special units or programs.

Serves as a consultant to Administration, Security, Treatment and Community Corrections staff.

Provides in-service and other training.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, or equivalent degree in related human services field from an accredited university or college or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with advanced coursework in mental health supporting the ability to fulfill the required tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of Virginia

Training and experience in the treatment of mental disorders

Demonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans and provide individual and group counseling or therapy

Considerable knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic nomenclature, psychological theory and ethical practices

Demonstrated skill in psychological assessment including diagnostic interviewing and report writing

Demonstrated ability to provide training to clinical and non-clinical staff

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Ability to fulfill professional tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of Virginia

Experience in correctional, forensic, mental health or other institutional setting

Demonstrated ability to provide clinical and administrative supervision to mental health staff

Relevant experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation

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.

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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