Therapist (Alternate Hours)
Therapist (Alternate Hours)
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$ 70986 - 76822
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Job Description
Title: Therapist (Alternate Hours)
State Role Title: Counselor II
Hiring Range: $70986 $76822
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Location:Bon Air JCC
Agency Website: Type: General Public G
Job Duties
To provide evidencebased mental health substance abuse sex offender and behavior management treatment services to residents during midlate day/evening and weekend hours in order to promote their wellbeing and rehabilitation as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism.
Work hours will be 11am 7:30pm during weekdays and alternate weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge in providing evidence based treatment practices / psychotherapy to adolescents individuals families and groups; Skilled in working within a multidisciplinary treatment team with effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
For sex offender treatment: Working knowledge of sex offender treatment and risk assessment.
For substance abuse treatment: Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.
Additional Considerations
Experience working with adolescents in a correctional center residential setting or group home.
Prefer licensure in given discipline such as LCSW or LPC.
For sex offender treatment prefer certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP).
For substance abuse treatment prefer certification/licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor or Treatment Provider (CSAC or LSAT).
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the positions closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding jobrelated knowledge skills and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.
Background & Preemployment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and preemployment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. At least two references names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection process.
Preemployment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.
Driver License: A valid drivers license is required of DJJ employees to operate a stateowned or leased vehicle.
Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to positionspecific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting hiring and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military National Guard or Reserve. If applicable please submit form DD214 with your state application.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility diversity opportunity and inclusion.
Contact Information
Name: Taylor Mayton
Phone: (804)
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
