COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATE B/PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST, CRISIS RECEIVING - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FT)

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Community Service Associate B/Peer Recovery Specialist to support crisis services. The role involves working under crisis service protocols, possibly solo on site, and upholding high professional standards and attendance.

Requirements include QMHP status or QMHP-T eligibility, with at least two years of experience in mental health; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Valid VA driver's license and insurance are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess QMHP status or qualify for QMHP-T status in Virginia.
• Two years of experience in community mental health is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing continuum of crisis services.
• May be the only staff on site at times, requiring professionalism and reliability.
• Adhere to Region Ten policies and professional ethics; refer questionable situations to supervisor as needed.
• Review full job description for additional duties.

Skills

QMHP status

Professional ethics

Excellent attendance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Req #122

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATE B/PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

General Statement Of Responsibilities

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent assists in fulfilling the duties involved with the provision of the continuum of crisis services within the Center. In fulfilling position duties, the incumbent at times may find him/herself the only staff member on site, therefore a high level of professionalism and excellent attendance is necessary. The incumbent reports to the Director of Crisis Services and duties require proceeding alone under standard practices with referral of questionable situations to the supervisor or other staff as identified. Standard practices allow for the independent accomplishment of recurring tasks and use of own initiative for prioritizing the work schedule. In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.

Please review the full job description for a full list of duties and tasks.

Qualifications

At minimum, must meet Virginia qualifications as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in Training (QMHP-T). Complete QMHP status along with minimum 2 years’ experience in community mental health, and Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a human services program is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs for at least two years is preferred.

Certification/License

• The incumbent in this position must possess QMHP status or qualify for QMHP-T status in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required).
• A valid Virginia Driver’s license as issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles are required.
• A certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

GRADE 9: $21.02 - $31.53 per hour

SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly; evening, overnight, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

POSITION LOCATION: 500 Old Lynchburg Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903