Job Description

Posting number: 202610712

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Adult Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Job classification: Clinical Services Caseworker /C43

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Mental Health

Are you interested in providing meaningful, evidence-based treatment services to those in our Spanish-speaking community with substance use disorders and serious mental illness, this is the role for you! Join the Comprehensive Outpatient Recovery Program (CORP) team at Prince William County Community Services for a role that offers rewarding work and great benefits! We are the CORP (core) of recovery! If you are committed to providing great client service in a flexible, fast-paced, and dynamic work environment, we want to hear from you.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.

About This Role: The role of the Bilingual Therapist II (Clinical Services Caseworker) is central to the treatment work within the CORP team. The Therapist II delivers evidence-based interventions in group and individual settings to address a broad range of challenges, including substance use histories, serious mental illness, and the impacts of trauma, poverty, and social stressors. As a Therapist II, you will carry a caseload of 30-40 clients who deserve excellent treatment services. The Therapist II collaborates on behalf of the client with community partners, law enforcement agencies, medical providers, and social service agencies to support improved outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to complimentary onsite licensure supervision, professional development opportunities, enthusiastic colleagues, and a full benefits package. The Therapist II in this role will be assigned a caseload of Spanish and English-language dominant individuals. You will need to communicate as needed with supervisors and participate in weekly supervision meetings as well as team and staff meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
• 1 year of experience providing services to seriously mentally ill adults and those with substance use and co-occurring disorders. (9 months of supervised experience can be counted as 1 year of experience)
• Able to obtain a license in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an LPC or LCSW within 4 years of employment.
• Bilingual – ability to read, write, and speak fluent English and Spanish.

Preferences:

• Experience providing evidence-based individual/group therapy services in a human services environment to substance-using and co-occurring clients in the pre-contemplative and contemplative stages of change.
• Experience using DSM 5 for assessment and diagnosis of conditions requiring treatment.
• Experience developing individualized treatment plans based on a client’s presenting needs and preferences.
• Experience managing crisis situations.
• Experience connecting clients to resources in the community.
• Experience with recovery in a harm-reduction model, motivational interviewing, and stages of change theory.
• Experience keeping excellent clinical documentation in an electronic health record.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license without any restrictions
• Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Work Schedule: FLSA Exempt, Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility.

Starting Salary Range $76,069.50 - $104,676.00

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

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. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In 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.

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