Employment Counselor

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services is seeking a qualified professional to deliver vocational services that improve employability for individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The role includes job development, ongoing support, and collaboration with the Department of Rehabilitative Services.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or Virginia-certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner, one year of clinical experience, Medicaid qualification, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or related Human Services degree; or Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner in Virginia.
• One year of clinical mental health service experience within the past seven years.
• Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health Provider.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational services to enhance employability for individuals with mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders.
• Develop job opportunities and provide ongoing support to individuals seeking or starting employment.
• Coordinate assessment and work adjustment activities with the Department of Rehabilitative Services.
• Assist in pursuing education and training and coordinating supported employment or volunteer opportunities.

Skills

Clinical experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (Virginia)

Job description

Provides various vocational services for the purpose of enhancing the employability of individuals with mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders whose ultimate goal is to enhance his/her recovery through competitive employment in community work settings; provides job development services; provides ongoing support to individuals who are actively seeking employment or have been hired in the community; assists individuals in pursuing education and training; and coordinates assessment and work adjustment activities with the Department of Rehabilitative Services; develops opportunities for supported employment and/or volunteer work. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or other approved Human Services degree OR Certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in Virginia
• One year of clinical experience within the past seven years providing mental health services
• Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health Provider
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:

$44,825 - $77,617

5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional