Community Based Counselor - QMHP certification .-Northern Neck Job Warsaw Virginia USA,Healthcare

Benefits

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

Job Title

Intensive In
- Home Counselor (QMHP-C or T Registration Required
- Resident PREFERRED)

Immediate Supervisor

Director of Services

Job Description

Counselors are responsible for a variety of counseling and educational services within the home and community setting. Counselors are also required to develop, coordinate, and implement the treatment goals and objectives of each client, to include ensuring all objectives, goals, and deficiencies are documented and reported accurately and in compliance with organizational policies and guidelines. Counselors will facilitate clients support groups as needed as well as build partnerships with other community organizations.

Tasks

Participates in initial client assessment and ongoing reports following the approved format

Participates in the service plan

Has weekly contact with the Referring Agency

Arranges for weekly case supervision with clinical supervisor

Acts as a co-leader of parenting and peer education/support groups as needed

Acts as the liaison between family, referring agencies, and other community organizations.

Coordinates client services between various agencies

Maintains case records and documents services rendered

Attends weekly staff meetings consistently. Prior approval from management team is required when absent.

Coordinates and facilitates staffing for the client: inviting the family of the client, the Referral Source, representation from other pertinent agencies providing services and supervision prior to the end of each thirty-day service period

Maintains high degree of client confidentiality

Works with other staff assigned to cases, communicating effectively

Maintains a high degree of professionalism in the community with clients and with referring agencies seeking to build and maintain positive relationships

Assists in providing individual and family counseling services to clients in the home and community setting

Assists in providing Crisis Intervention as needed

Requirements

Registered with The Virginia Board of Counseling as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C or T).

Skills & Competencies

Case management
Oral and written communication
Group and individual counseling
Family Counseling
Crisis intervention
Report Writing and Other Client Documentation
Service Plan Development and Implementation

Knowledge

Community Resources
Counseling Interventions

Core Standards

Human Development
Group Dynamics
Computer skills (Windows)

Training & Certifications

CPR/FIRST AID
Medication Training
Restraint Training Techniques

Other

Accessible by phone 24 hours a day / 7 days per week / 365 days a week
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to work on call as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year successful work experience providing mental health services to youths ages 4-20 with behavioral issues and developmental disabilities. Must successfully pass a criminal history check by the BIU of DBHDS and a central registry check by VDSS. QMHP-C or T Registration Required with the VA Board of Counseling. Resident PREFERRED.

Job Type & Compensation

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate: $26-28 per hour

Work Location

Multiple locations

Schedule

Day shift
Weekends as needed