Mental Health Group Technician (Hourly) : Bland Correctional Center #W0021

Title: Mental Health Group Technician (Hourly) : Bland Correctional Center #W0021

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range:

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Bland Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position provides group support services to clinical staff in the Mental Health & Wellness Department at a major adult correctional center including psycho-educational programming, recreational activities, and other mental health & wellness related programming. Enters relevant data into CORIS and other databases to track group programming assignment and attendance as well as master pass lists. Completes documentation in inmate health records and ensures that documentation is completed by the end of the workday. Participates in the Mental Health & Wellness department team meetings and implements programming the team and supervisor determine. Reports critical mental health needs immediately to the Mental Health Clinician Sr and other mental health staff, if needed as soon as possible. May be involved with special projects or programs.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12 month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and warning signs to be aware of for mental health deterioration.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing and proficient in completing required documentation in a timely manner.

Ability to participate in treatment team meetings and to support the team’s goals and objectives by offering group programs and activities that inmates find engaging and are educational and therapeutic in nature.

Training and experience in provision of group programming, including psychoeducational and recreational activities.

Experience in assisting with goal and objectives setting, treatment and behavioral plans.

Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft office programs.

Additional Considerations

Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T) eligible.

Relevant professional experience and understanding of confidentiality of sensitive or protected information.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: (804) 235-1883

Email: Alexandra.Helfrecht@vadoc.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.