Mental Health Professional

Position Summary

As a Mental Health Professional at our facility, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Conducting mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations
• Providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning
• Observing and assessing patient behavior to identify clinical needs and risks
• Collaborating with the behavioral health team to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinating psychiatric services, including tracking referrals, supporting medication management processes, and ensuring proper documentation
• Delivering therapeutic interventions such as counseling, behavior modification, and psychoeducation
• Monitoring patient progress and ensuring treatment goals are effectively implemented and documented
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination efforts
• Supporting case management activities, chart reviews, and internal audit processes
• Assisting with program development, special projects, and staff training as needed
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and standards
• Upholding safety, security, and confidentiality protocols within the correctional environment

Requirements

• Current Virginia license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or other appropriate mental health professional license.
• Current CPR certification
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• At least two (2) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients; have familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods, have ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans; have ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans; and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Benefits

• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Part-time/Weekend shift - 14 hours EOW

Facility

Western Virginia Regional Jail

Location

Salem, VA

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.