Community Based Counselor - QMHP certification required.-Northern Neck

Accent Group And Family Services Ll; Warsaw (VA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Accent Group And Family Services Ll is seeking a full-time Intensive In-Home Counselor in Virginia. This role involves providing mental health services to youths aged 4-20 with behavioral issues. Responsibilities include client assessments, developing treatment goals, and facilitating support groups.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, QMHP-C or T Registration, and one year of experience. A competitive salary of $26-28 per hour is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• QMHP-C or T Registration required with the Virginia Board of Counseling.
• One year successful work experience providing mental health services to youths.
• Must pass a criminal history check and a central registry check.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial client assessment and ongoing reports.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement treatment goals and objectives.
• Facilitate clients support groups as needed.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Job description

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

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

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