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

Accent Group And Family Services Ll; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Accent Group And Family Services in Richmond, Virginia is seeking aCommunity Based Counselor to deliver counseling and educational services within the home and community settings. Responsibilities include developing treatment goals, coordinating client services, and facilitating support groups.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and QMHP registration. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• At least one year of successful work experience providing mental-health services to youths ages 4-20.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• QMHP-C or T registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment goals for clients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records.
• Facilitate support groups and manage referrals.
• Coordinate services between various agencies.

Skills

Case management

Oral and written communication

Group and individual counseling

Family counseling

Crisis intervention

Report writing and client documentation

Service plan development and implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Job description

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

Full Time • IIH & MHSB

ACCENT Group and Family Services is dedicated to providing professional counseling and training in appropriate skill‑sets that support individuals’ behavioral, mental, and medical health and safety.

Job Summary

Counselors deliver a variety of counseling and educational services within the home and community setting. They develop, coordinate, and implement treatment goals and objectives for each client, maintain accurate documentation, and build partnerships with other community organizations. Counselors also facilitate clients’ support groups, manage referrals, and collaborate with agency staff to provide comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Participates in initial client assessment and ongoing reports following the approved format.
• Participates in the service plan.
• Maintains 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 is required when absent.
• Coordinates and facilitates staffing for the client, inviting the family, referral source, and representation from other pertinent agencies prior to the end of each thirty‑day service period.
• Maintains a 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 referring agencies.
• Assists in providing individual and family counseling services to clients in the home and community setting.
• Assists in providing crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

• Case management
• Oral and written communication
• Group and individual counseling
• Family counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Report writing and 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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and at least one year of 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 with the Virginia Board of Counseling is required; resident preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Location & Compensation

Multiple locations across Virginia. Pay: $23.00 – $28.00 per hour (USD).

Work Hours

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed