Job Description

Posting number: 202610800

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Adult Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Job classification: Senior Clinical Services Caseworker /C51

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Community and Social Services

Are you an experienced clinician interested in providing meaningful substance use and co-occurring behavioral health treatment while helping individuals prepare for successful re-entry into the community?

Prince William County Community Services is seeking an experienced clinician to serve as a Therapist III (Senior Clinical Service Caseworker) within our Jail-Based Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Treatment Program. This position plays a critical leadership role in delivering specialized treatment services for incarcerated individuals at the Prince William Regional Adult Detention Center. The selected candidate will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to reducing recidivism, promoting recovery, and improving long-term community outcomes. If a competitive salary, training opportunities, training leave, a flexible schedule, and a supportive team environment are something you are looking for, then this may be the job for 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

• Provides and supervises a comprehensive array of clinical services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, including assessment, individual, and group therapy.
• Serves as first-line clinical supervisor for program staff, providing guidance, coaching, and oversight of daily clinical operations.
• Serves as a primary liaison with the Adult Detention Center.
• Collaborates closely with local and state probation offices, pre-trial services, and the courts to support successful community re-entry.
• Prepares and oversees clinical reports, treatment recommendations, and progress updates for court and probation partners.
• Ensures implementation of evidence-based practices and program curricula with fidelity.
• Facilitates assessments, groups, and treatment sessions as needed to support program operations.
• Proactively supports clients in reducing recidivism risk while progressing toward individualized treatment goals.
• Maintains program waitlists and assigns cases to subordinate staff.
• Provides clinical consultation and guidance related to risk assessment and case management for justice-involved clients.
• Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with criminal justice and community stakeholders.
• Assists with administrative functions, including hiring support, program operations, and quality improvement activities.
• Prepares reports and maintains documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings, multidisciplinary staffing, and professional development activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• 3 years of experience in the delivery of human services in a Substance Abuse outpatient program to adult individuals
• Must be LCSW or LPC licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Preferences

• 1-2 years of professional-level clinical supervisory experience
• Experience and knowledge in supervising and providing outpatient substance abuse and co-occurring treatment services to criminal justice-involved populations
• Experience using the ASAM Criteria and DLA 20
• Experience and knowledge regarding best practices for Medication Assisted Treatment
• Experience with Medicaid documentation standards
• Bilingual, Spanish/ English

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license;

Must pass DMV record check;

Must pass TB Test;

Certification in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required.

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 Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services

Work Schedule: FLSA Exempt, Monday - Friday workday schedule, may include some evenings

Hiring Salary Range: $82,777.50 - $111,033.00 Annually

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace

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 for 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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