Jail Based Therapist

About the role

Therapists providing Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT) deliver behavioral health and substance‑use services to individuals incarcerated in the Hampton City Jail. The position involves assessment, counseling, treatment planning, care coordination, and collaboration with jail staff, medical providers, and community partners to support recovery and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Complete behavioral health and substance‑use assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Respond to behavioral health and substance‑use crises.
• Deliver recovery‑focused education.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community referrals.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with the H‑NNCSB Re‑entry Coordinator, correctional staff, medical providers, and community partners to support MAT/MOUD services and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• At least one year of clinical experience in a substance‑use disorder and/or correctional setting.
• Eligibility for Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) supervision approval in Virginia within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal‑history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid annual and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation.

Pay

Annual salary: $55,459

Sign‑on bonus: $3,000 (not available to current H‑NNCSB staff)

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.