Therapist I - Jail Based MAT Services - Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Therapist I

Annual Salary: $54,371

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Therapist I in our Jail-based MAT Services program and take your career to the next level! This exciting opportunity allows you to apply your Master's 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 high-quality care rooted in our core values of empathy and integrity.

With a competitive salary of $54,371, 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. Don't miss this chance to thrive in a flexible workplace that values your professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Mission

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

What's your day like?

As a full-time Therapist I in the Jail-based 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 medication-assisted 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 record-keeping.

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 re-entry linkage, collaborating closely with the Re-entry Coordinator and community-based 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 we're looking for in a Therapist I

To excel as a Therapist I in the jail-based program, candidates must possess a Master's 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 community-based agencies, ensuring comprehensive care for our clients.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Degree in Social Work or Counseling and a 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.

Connect with our team today!

If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.