Violence Intervention Therapist
Violence Intervention Therapist
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$ 86872 - 102637
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Job Description
Title: Violence Intervention Therapist
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $86872 to $102637
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Location:Bon Air JCC
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.
DJJ is currently seeking a professional and dynamic Violence Intervention Therapist to provide evidence-based psychological evaluation and treatment services to residents in order to promote their well-being and rehabilitation as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism for residents identified as needing gang/violence intervention.
Please note this position will work outside normal business hours to include evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of theory and evidence-based practices for treatment of delinquent juveniles including those with co-occurring mental disorders.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques used for psychological assessment for diagnosis treatment planning and treatment evaluation.
- Knowledge of developmental psychopathology and interventions to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors for this population.
- Competencies in individual group and family psychotherapies.
- Knowledge of principles of behavior management.
- Ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team which includes community partners.
- Ability to enhance a juveniles ability to transition back to his family or other community placement.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to function independently.
Additional Considerations
- Experience conducting psychological assessments.
- Experience providing treatment services to the juvenile delinquent population.
- Registered with Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and/or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC).
- Graduate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
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.
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 job-related 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 & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment 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.
Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.
Driver License: A valid drivers license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.
Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific 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 DD-214 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: Bianca D. Stewart Williams Talent Acquisition Consultant
Phone:
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). 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 .
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
