Mental Health Group Technician #00542: Buckingham Correctional Center

Job Duties Position provides group support services to clinical staff in the Mental Health & Wellness Department at a major adult correctional center including psycho-educational programming, recreational activities, and other mental health & wellness related programming. Enters relevant data into CORIS and other databases to track group programming assignment and attendance as well as master pass lists. Completes documentation in inmate health records and ensures that documentation is completed by the end of the workday. Participates in the Mental Health & Wellness department team meetings and implements programming the team and supervisor determine. Reports critical mental health needs immediately to the Mental Health Clinician Sr and other mental health staff, if needed as soon as possible. May be involved with special projects or programs. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and warning signs to be aware of for mental health deteriorationAbility to communicate orally and in writing and proficient in completing required documentation in a timely mannerAbility to participate in treatment team meetings and to support the team’s goals and objectives by offering group programs and activities that inmates find engaging and are educational and therapeutic in natureTraining and experience in provision of group programming, including psychoeducational and recreational activitiesExperience in assisting with goal and objectives setting, treatment and behavioral plansSkilled in computer programs such as Microsoft office programs Additional Considerations Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T) eligibleRelevant professional experience and understanding of confidentiality of sensitive or protected information Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services Contact Information Name: James Ritchie Phone: 804-588-2356 Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted In support of the Commonwealth’s 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.