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SOCIAL WORK - COUNSELOR I

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Williamsburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Title: SOCIAL WORK - COUNSELOR I

State Role Title: Social Workers, All Other

Hiring Range: $58,735 - $81,054, Commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position provides social work services and discharge planning for individuals at ESH. Develop and implement person-centered treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with seriously mentally ill consumers and other member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Serve as link between community agencies and others that support consumer’s recovery and return to community.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) is required.

Experience providing case management and discharge planning services to the mentally ill population.

Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

Experience with community resources for mentally ill population.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Salary : $58,735 - $81,054

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