Clinical Treatment Team Social Worker

Central State Hospital (CSH), a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia, operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

About the role

Central State Hospital has served citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870 as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new, modern facility is under construction with completion scheduled for Summer 2027. CSH maintains the state’s only maximum-security treatment facility (111 beds) and provides 166 beds for individuals needing inpatient care from the community and the criminal justice system. Treatment is holistic and person-centered, incorporating medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance use treatment. As a Clinical Treatment Team Social Worker, you will provide clinical assessments, therapy, treatment planning, and coordinated discharge support while collaborating with families, Community Services Boards (CSBs), and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments, intake evaluations, and ongoing assessments of individuals with mental illness, including forensic and civilly committed populations.
• Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using supportive, educational, and insight-oriented approaches.
• Perform case management, resource coordination, and discharge planning.
• Interview patients and families to gather meaningful clinical information.
• Collaborate effectively with other professionals and contribute to a team-driven culture.
• Maintain thorough understanding of and adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with frequent change.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Experience in social work related to case management and discharge planning.
• Experience with intake and clinical assessments.
• Experience developing treatment plans.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to provide transportation in a state vehicle when requested.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forensic mental health is desirable.
• Prior inpatient social work experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer-paid group life insurance
• Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits
• Voluntary deferred compensation savings
• Fourteen+ paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave and family and personal leave
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program services
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee discount programs
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (based on individual circumstances)

Pay

Hiring range: $70,701 – $97,567 (Pay Band 5).

Contact

Human Resources
Phone: 1-804-524-7111
Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov