Therapist I - Jail Based MAT Services
Therapist I - Jail Based MAT Services
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Therapist I
Annual Salary: $54371
Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Join the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board as a fulltime Therapist I in our Jailbased MAT Services program and take your career to the next level! This exciting opportunity allows you to apply your Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work while working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive team environment. As an LPC or LCSW Licensed Eligible candidate you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients providing highquality care rooted in our core values of empathy and integrity.
With a competitive salary of $54371 you will be recognized for your expertise and commitment to excellence in mental health services and provided Clinical Supervision toward your licensure as an LPC or LCSW and CSAC. You can get great benefits such as Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Competitive Salary Paid Time Off Employee Discounts and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Experience the satisfaction of being part of a premier provider in the behavioral health sector where your contributions truly matter. Dont miss this chance to thrive in a flexible workplace that values your professional growth while maintaining a healthy worklife balance.
HamptonNewport News Community Services Board: Our Mission
Since 1971 the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of highquality essential and communitybased services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.
Whats your day like
As a fulltime Therapist I in the Jailbased MAT Services program in partnership with the Hampton City Jail you will take on the critical role of managing a caseload of incarcerated individuals enrolled in our medicationassisted treatment (MAT) program. Your responsibilities will encompass initial screenings and comprehensive behavioral health assessments focused on both mental health and substance use disorders. You will be instrumental in diagnosing conditions developing treatment plans and ensuring meticulous recordkeeping.
Through individual and group counseling substance use education and crisis intervention you will guide clients through their recovery journey. Additionally you will play a vital role in discharge planning and reentry linkage collaborating closely with the Reentry Coordinator and communitybased programs. Your position will also require you to act as a liaison with jail staff and connect various criminal justice systems to enhance access to essential mental health and substance use treatment services.
What were looking for in a Therapist I
To excel as a Therapist I in the jailbased program candidates must possess a Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling complemented by a minimum of one year of clinical experience in a substance use disorder and/or correctional setting. A deep understanding of behavioral health principles especially within a jail environment. Successful applicants must be registered as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) with the Virginia Board of Counseling or commit to registering for CSAC Supervision within 60 days of employment. Additionally proof of registration for supervision toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals is required within 90 days of employment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for effective liaison work with jail staff and communitybased agencies ensuring comprehensive care for our clients.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a substance use disorder and/or correctional setting.
- Must be registered as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) with the Virginia Board of Counseling or register to receive CSAC Supervision within 60 days of employment.
- Must provide proof of registration for supervision toward licensure with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals (LPC or LCSW) within 90 days of employment.
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The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation DMV record check Child Registry search drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Employment Type
Full-Time
