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.
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.
Contact Information
Name: James Ritchie
Phone: 804-588-2356
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted
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.