Clinical Services Caseworker C43

The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) is seeking a dedicated career-focused Clinical Services Caseworker to join our collaborative and mission-driven team. We offer competitive salaries comprehensive benefits a $5k hiring bonus and professional development opportunities. Our multidisciplinary staff is committed to maintaining a safe secure and professionally supportive environment.

The ADC is a well-established agency in Prince William County VA. We provide safety and security for our staff as well as the individuals in our care while we serve the residents of Prince William County. This role involves direct interaction with the incarcerated population and provides a meaningful opportunity to make a measurable difference in individuals lives and in public safety.

If you are motivated by challenge purpose and service we invite you to bring your clinical expertise to our team.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

The Clinical Services Caseworker delivers comprehensive mental health services to the inmate population. Responsibilities include clinical screening assessment intervention counseling therapy treatment planning and rehabilitation support. Services are provided through both individual and group sessions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting clinical evaluations and mental health assessments

• Developing implementing and monitoring individualized treatment plans

• Providing individual and group therapeutic services

• Delivering crisis intervention including suicide and homicide risk assessment and response

• Making recommendations regarding appropriate housing and management of inmates with mental illness

• Determining appropriate levels of care and coordinating referrals including hospitalization when necessary

• Preparing and maintaining accurate timely clinical documentation and reports

• Serving as a liaison in clinical review with the Community Services Board/Emergency Services and Forensic Mental Health hospitals

• Collaborating with medical and security staff to support integrated inmate care

• This position plays a central role in developing delivering and evaluating clinical treatment processes within the detention setting.

• May perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Principles and best practices of clinical and behavioral health services

• Clinical documentation and records management standards

• Applicable federal state and local laws and regulations related to mental health services

• Crisis intervention and risk assessment practices

• Professional ethics and confidentiality requirements

• Caseload management experience

• Conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions

• Preparing clear accurate and defensible reports and case notes

• Analyzing and compiling clinical data

• Providing professional consultation and recommendations

• Maintaining organized records and tracking systems

• Using computers and standard software applications effectively

• Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills

• Building effective working relationships with staff supervisors and partner agencies

• Exercising sound clinical judgment under pressure

MINIMUM EDCUATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in human services social services social work or related field. 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFRRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Possesses or ability to obtain an unrestricted LCSW LPC or LMFT in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• 1-2 years of experience in the delivery of human services to adults and youth in a Mental Health Substance Abuse or Emergency Services outpatient program.
• Experience conducting comprehensive assessments mental health/substance abuse screenings to include the Columbia-Suicide Severity screening; and make initial diagnosis.
• Experience evaluating risk and potential need for hospitalization; developing and implementing crisis management plans.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation to include fingerprint and driving record check.
• Must pass a polygraph examination.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Incumbents may be subjected to occasional travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require reaching standing walking talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. May also require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WHY JOIN US

At the ADC we take pride in maintaining a safe secure and professional correctional environment that serves our community with integrity and respect.

As a member of our team youll play a direct role in advancing the agencys mission and supporting our dedicated staff.

We offer a collaborative work culture opportunities for professional growth and the ability to make a lasting impact in local government service.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

QUESTIONS:
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