Community Mental Health Services Staff

Chimes of Virginia, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimes of Virginia, Inc. seeks compassionate staff to provide community-based mental health services for clients with behavioral health needs. The role includes in-home and group sessions, life skills coaching, and crisis support. Must meet QMHP‑T trainee requirements and be prepared for evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities span direct client support, service planning, documentation, and coordination with families and the treatment team to achieve stability and independence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental and behavioral health disorders and interventions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work from a strengths-based perspective.
• Experience or knowledge of crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Ability to participate in on-call crisis intervention.
• Basic computer skills and email-capable phone.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, community-based services to clients.
• Deliver intensive in-home, mentoring, and life skills services as needed.
• Conduct individual, family, and group sessions.
• Develop and monitor measurable service plans and goals.
• Document services timely and accurately.
• Coordinate with families, referrals, and treatment team.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Crisis de-escalation

Education

QMHP-T trainee requirement

Job description

Hours: Part-Time and Full-Time Hours

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 (Depending on Experience)

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll provide individualized, community-based services to clients experiencing mental and/or behavioral health symptoms. Depending on program needs, your work may include:

• Providing Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, Therapeutic Mentoring, Virtual Residential, and Life Skills services
• Working directly with individuals and families during weekly sessions
• Helping clients develop practical skills and strategies to achieve greater stability and independence
• Conducting individual, family, and group sessions
• Developing individualized service plans with measurable goals and objectives
• Connecting clients and families with appropriate services and community resources
• Supporting clients through behavioral challenges, conflict, and crises
• Collaborating with families, referral sources, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation of services provided

The position combines direct client support with service planning, coordination, documentation, and ongoing communication with the individuals and agencies involved in each client's care.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can connect with people, remain calm under pressure, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Successful candidates should have:

• Knowledge of mental and behavioral health disorders and interventions
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An ability to work from a strengths-based perspective
• Experience or knowledge of crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution
• The ability to develop rapport with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• The ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations
• The flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed
• The ability to participate in on-call crisis intervention
• Basic computer skills and a phone with email capability

These requirements reflect the position's emphasis on independent community work, crisis response, family engagement, and timely documentation.

Minimum Qualification

Candidates must, at minimum, meet Virginia DMAS/DBHDS requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee (QMHP-T) and be actively working toward attaining QMHP-C and/or QMHP-A status.

Driving & Community Travel

Because services are delivered in the community, candidates must have:

• A valid driver's license
• A good driving record
• Reliable transportation
• The ability to travel up to 60 miles with a passenger

Why This Role?

If you're looking for work that goes beyond sitting behind a desk, this position allows you to work directly with individuals and families, help them navigate real-life challenges, and support meaningful progress in their everyday lives.

Bring your compassion, professionalism, and commitment to helping others-and build a career where your work has a purpose.

Apply today to join our Community Mental Health Services team.

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