About this opportunity
Prince William County lists this Clinical Services Caseworker/Limited Term opportunity in manassas park, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Clinical Services Caseworker
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 for a temporary appointment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, 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. This full-time position is a temporary appointment not to exceed beyond 5/31/2027.
Key responsibilities include:
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, and abilities include:
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 Education, Training, and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, social work, or related field. 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred requirements include:
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.
Working schedule: Full time 40 hours per week. Hiring range: $81,140.80 - $107,211.65 annually. Starting salary is commensurate with verified related work experience. Please submit a current résumé with your application. FLSA: Exempt.
Special requirements include:
Must have a valid driver's 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 include:
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.
Working conditions include:
Incumbents may be subjected to workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel within the facility. Work is performed in an inherently stressful environment and involves risks to personal safety with possible exposure to blood borne and air borne pathogens in the working environment.
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, you'll play a direct role in advancing the agency's 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.
Who can apply
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