Senior Therapist – Jail Emergency Services
Position Overview:
Are you searching for a position with purpose where you will share your expertise in psychotherapy? Are you currently in a position that does not challenge you? Are you passionate about learning and developing your clinical skills and working with professionals dedicated to supporting your ongoing professional development? If so, the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is hiring for the position of Senior Therapist in our Jail Behavioral Health Services Team. This position is located at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center. The Senior Therapist will provide clinical intervention services to adult inmates experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and join a team of seasoned clinicians, dedicated to helping our clients adjust to incarceration and live healthy and meaningful lives when they return to their communities.
Examples of Duties:
- Provides crisis intervention and diagnostic evaluations
- Provides individual and group therapy
- Completes biopsychosocial clinical intake evaluations and other clinical assessments
- Performs risk assessment evaluations and provides recommendations for treatment, security precautions, and housing recommendations based on clinical impressions
- Provides targeted case management services for individuals in the detention center through coordinating services with associated external agencies
- Provides consultations to detention center staff and other agencies
- Maintains client records consistent with applicable state and departmental standards
- Performs pre-screening of inmates for detention to state psychiatric institutions
- Performs other duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
We all want to find that position and employer that gives us a sense of purpose, acceptance and inclusion. A work environment where our talents and experience are valued and supported. To be that employer, we need to ensure that our employees have the necessary skills and abilities to be successful. To be the ideal candidate for this position, it is important that you have thorough knowledge of and experience in the following subject areas:
- Individual and group behaviors
- Family dynamics
- Abnormal psychology
- Substance use disorders
- Clinical data collection
- The ability to complete clinical assessments and formulate diagnoses utilizing the DSM-5
- The ability to create reports based on clinical formulation
Who we are:
As a member of the Jail Behavioral Health Services Team within the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), you will work alongside professionals dedicated to providing quality services to adult inmates with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. We believe in a professional environment that fosters lifelong learning and opportunities for your personal and professional growth. We are a community of dedicated clinicians who collaborate, challenge and support each other to advance our clinical knowledge and skills and help our clients achieve the best outcomes.
What we offer you:
In addition to an awesome group of people to work with, the City of Alexandria offers great benefits!
- Health Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance (excluding sworn personnel)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Annual and Sick Leave/Sick Leave Bank
- Paid City Holidays
- Spring Health mental health program
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development
- Employee Transportation Benefits Program
- Virginia Retirement System
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Use the following link to access the PSLF website and learn about this program in detail: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Thank you for taking the time to consider applying for this great opportunity. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Possession of Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field; at least two years of post-graduate work experience in providing direct clinical services to consumers having one or more substance use, psychiatric, and emotional disorder; and licensure or license eligible (has completed all required education and supervision as required by applicable board) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) or Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of appointment; if license eligible, the employee must obtain Virginia licensure at the first available opportunity, but no later than one year after appointment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must have a valid driver's license. Successful completion of a Federal criminal records check and Sheriff’s Office background check.
At least one year of clinical experience with jail/forensic population. Currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Clinical Psychologist in the state of Virginia. Fluent & Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Schedule (On-site):
This is a full-time position (40-hours) Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, and rotating Saturday, 1/2-day shift.
