Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Prince William Public Libraries
Job overview
The Clinical Services Caseworker provides mental health services to inmates at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center, playing a key role in clinical evaluation, intervention, and rehabilitation within the facility.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves clinical evaluation, assessment, counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, coordination with jail staff, record keeping, and serving as a liaison with external mental health services.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $81,140.80 to $94,176.23 annually, a $5000 hiring bonus paid in two installments, and excellent employee benefits.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in human services or related field with 2 years of related experience; preferred qualifications include licenses such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT and experience in mental health or substance abuse services.
Work environment and culture
The ADC is described as an innovative, community-oriented public safety agency with a knowledgeable and well-trained mental health team, emphasizing safety and support for staff and inmates.
Company information
The ADC is a well-established public safety agency in Prince William County, VA, focused on safety and security for staff, inmates, and the community.
Team overview
The candidate will join a mental health team of knowledgeable and well-trained professionals dedicated to innovative and community-oriented public safety.
Job location and travel
The job is located at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center in Prince William County, VA, with a full-time 40-hour work week.
Application process
Applicants should submit a resume with their application and direct inquiries to adcjobs@pwcgov.org; selected candidates will be notified by phone or email.
Unique job features
The job includes a $5000 hiring bonus, work in a challenging and impactful environment with direct inmate contact, and involves crisis intervention and coordination with community mental health services.
Company overview
Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) is a public library system serving Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia. It provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, digital media, educational programs, and community services, fostering literacy and lifelong learning. The library system generates value through government funding and grants, ensuring free access to its services for the public. Established in 1971, PWPL has grown to include multiple branches and specialized programs, emphasizing community engagement and innovation in public service.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience and skills in clinical mental health services, especially working with adult populations in correctional or similar settings, highlighting your ability to conduct assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
Highlight any relevant licensure such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT and your experience with mental health and substance abuse screenings, including risk evaluations and crisis management, as these are key preferences for the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Prince William Public Libraries official careers page, the Prince William County government job portal, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current mental health team members or HR personnel at Prince William Public Libraries on LinkedIn, initiating conversations by referencing your shared commitment to community mental health or asking about the team culture and challenges faced in the detention center setting.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'clinical evaluation,' 'mental health services,' 'crisis intervention,' 'treatment planning,' and 'risk assessment' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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