Community Support Professional - ACT

New River Valley Community Services; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 45,630 - 55,770; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional compensation for bilingual candidates

Job summary

New River Valley Community Services in Radford, Virginia, is hiring a Community Support Professional to provide direct intensive community treatment to individuals with behavioral health diagnoses. This role works closely with the Assertive Community Treatment Team to ensure services are coordinated effectively.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and has at least one year of relevant experience. Additional benefits may apply for bilingual applicants. The starting salary is $50,700, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, psychology, or human services.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• QMHP registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intensive community treatment for individuals with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Collaborate with the ACT team to coordinate services among providers.
• Help individuals live and participate optimally in the community.

Skills

Behavioral health understanding

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

The Community Support Professional provides direct intensive community treatment to individuals with behavioral health diagnoses served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). Works as part of the ACT team to ensure services and resources are coordinated among providers as needed to help individuals served live and participate optimally in the community.

Starting Salary

$50,700 - depending on experience.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, psychology or human services related field with at least one year of experience in a setting working with individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, substance use or Developmental Disabilities is required.
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as QMHP or will consider QMHP-T.
• Must maintain QMHP status and all required trainings/CEUs.

Additional compensation will be considered for any new employees who speak multiple languages.