Community Based Counselor

Accent Group And Family Services Ll; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Company parties

Job summary

A community service provider in Fredericksburg seeks a Community Based Counselor to provide counseling and educational services within clients' homes and communities. The role requires QMHP registration, a Bachelor's degree, and one year of experience in mental health services for youths with behavioral issues. The salary ranges from $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, and it is a full-time, onsite position.

Qualifications

• Registered with The Virginia Board of Counseling as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C or T).
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check and central registry check.

Responsibilities

• Participates in initial client assessment and ongoing reports.
• Has weekly contact with the Referring Agency.
• Acts as the liaison between family and referring agencies.
• Maintains case records and documents services rendered.
• Assists in providing individual and family counseling services.

Skills

Case management

Oral and written communication

Crisis intervention

Group and individual counseling

Family Counseling

Report Writing and Other Client Documentation

Service Plan Development and Implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Job description

Overview

• Benefits:
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job title

Community Based Counselor (IIH & MHSB) - QMHP A & C OR T REQUIRED

Position

Full Time • IIH&MHSB

Job Description

ACCENT GROUP AND FAMILY SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Intensive In- Home Counselor (QMHP-C or T Registration Required)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Services

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.

Responsibilities

1. Participates in initial client assessment and ongoing reports following the approved format
2. Participates in the service plan
3. Has weekly contact with the Referring Agency
4. Arranges for weekly case supervision with clinical supervisor
5. Acts as a co-leader of parenting and peer education/support groups as needed
6. Acts as the liaison between family, referring agencies, and other community organizations.
7. Coordinates client services between various agencies
8. Maintains case records and documents services rendered
9. Attends weekly staff meetings consistently. Prior approval from management team is required when absent.
10. 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
11. Maintains high degree of client confidentiality
12. Works with other staff assigned to cases, communicating effectively
13. Maintains a high degree of professionalism in the community with clients and with referring agencies seeking to build and maintain positive relationships
14. Assists in providing individual and family counseling services to clients in the home and community setting
15. Assists in providing Crisis Intervention as needed

Requirements

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

Skills

• 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 and 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: Full-time

Hourly Rate: $26-28 per hour

Work Location: Multiple locations

Additional Details

Work Remotely: No

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

ACCENT Group and Family Services, LLC is enrolled with Medicaid and licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. ACCENT is dedicated to providing professional services with counseling and training in appropriate skill-sets that support individuals’ behavioral, mental, and medical health and safety.

OUR MISSION

Equip individuals with the cognitive skills needed to make decisions that will result in reaching their full potential.

Provide structured, outcome driven therapeutic treatment, which improves the client’s level of functioning in the home and community.

Provide the necessary linkage of supports through case management with doctors, courts, hospitals, social services, and others involved in the client’s treatment in order to provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to services.