Counselor II

Mount Rogers Community Services Board; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers Community Services Board seeks a Counselor II or III to provide counseling, case management, and crisis intervention based on consumer needs and assessments. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with collateral contacts while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Required education includes a Master’s degree with licensure eligibility for supervision toward LPC/LCSW/LMFT; Counselor III requires licensure. A valid driver's license is also expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field eligible for supervised residency toward LPC/LCSW/LMFT within 3 months of offer.
• Counselor III requires Master’s degree and Licensure (LPC/LMFT/LCSW).
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Experience in counseling and case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment to identify mental health/substance use disorders and functional capacity.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide case management services and referrals to enhance community integration.
• Engage in ongoing evaluation and outcome measures of progress.
• Meet targeted billing units and comply with policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in supervision, clinical staffing, and committee meetings; keep trainings up-to-date.
• Provide consultation and educational services to Mount Rogers CSB and partner agencies.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Substance abuse knowledge

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

LPC/LCSW/LMFT licensure eligibility or licensure

Job description

Clinicians (e.g., Licensed, Licensed Eligible, LBA, BCBA)

Counselor II or III provides counseling, case management services, and crisis intervention based on consumer need and functional assessment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide comprehensive assessment in order to identify and diagnose mental health/substance abuse disorders and the overall functional capacity of the consumer; to integrate input from collateral contacts; to make referrals, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; to establish measurable goals and objectives, which are based upon consumer needs identified during assessment. To identify and implement appropriate interventions through treatment modalities such as individual, group, family, or couples therapy.
• Provide case management services to consumers who meet eligibility criteria, and have identified case management needs; to provide case management activities such as referral, monitoring, supportive counseling, education, and development of skills to enhance community integration.
• Engage in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and of services rendered to consumers, through annual re-assessments and treatment plan reviews; to provide outcome measures of progress where possible.
• Meet targeted billing units per month consistently throughout the fiscal year. These are provided in writing to each YSS and individualized to account for other duties performed consistently throughout the year. To comply with all policies and procedures established by Mount Rogers CSB, Licensure, Medicaid/Medicare, and other regulatory bodies; keep records up-to-date and adhere to confidentiality of consumer information.
• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision, clinical staffing meetings, business meetings, and committees as assigned; utilizes these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making. Keep mandatory trainings up-to-date.
• Provide consultation and educational services with Mount Rogers CSB and with other agencies or organizations.

OTHER DUTIES:

• May provide restoration services.
• Will complete other job related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Extensive knowledge of mental disorders and substance abuse
• Skills in assessment and diagnosis
• Knowledge of counseling theories and practice utilized to treat mental illness and substance abuse
• Knowledge of a broad range of treatment modalities and development of treatment plans
• Oral and written communication skills
• Where applicable, knowledge of evaluation tools for psychological testing

Job Requirements:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Counselor II - (Level 13) Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field that is eligible for for supervised residency towards LPC, LCSW, or LMFT must either be completed or pending completion from a KCREP accredited institution within 3 months of contingent job offer.

Counselor III - (Level 14) Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; Licensure required. (Licensed as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.)

Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

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