Mental Health Group Technician

Job Duties

Provides group support services to clinical staff in the Mental Health Department including psycho-educational programming, recreational activities and oversight of the offender work force assigned to mental health as Mental Health Assistants.

Enters relevant data into CORIS and other databases to track group programming assignment and attendance as well as master pass lists.

Completes documentation in offender medical records and ensures that documentation is completed by the end of the workday.

Participates in the Interdisciplinary team meetings for the Mental Health Units and implements programming that the team assigns for him to conduct.

Reports critical mental health needs immediately to MH Director or designee as soon as possible. May be involved with special projects or programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Skill in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Publisher.

Considerable working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and warning signs to be aware of for mental health deterioration.

Training and experience in provision of group programming, including psychoeducational and recreational activities.

Experience in assisting with goal and objectives setting, treatment and behavioral plans.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Psychology or a related field; an equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute for education.

Prefer relevant professional experience and understanding of confidentiality of sensitive and protected offender information.

Prefer experience working with mental health patients in an outpatient, inpatient and/or correctional setting.

Special Instructions:

RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS 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.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site. 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.