Employment Counselor (4030)

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 44,825 - 77,617; Full time

Job summary

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services in Virginia is seeking a qualified professional to provide vocational services that improve employability for people with mental illnesses and co‑occurring disorders. The role includes job development and ongoing support for individuals pursuing education, training, employment, or volunteer opportunities.

The candidate must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or be a certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in Virginia, have at least one year of

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience within the past seven years providing mental health services.
• Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational services to enhance the employability of individuals with mental illnesses and co‑occurring disorders.
• Develop opportunities for supported employment or volunteer work.
• Coordinate assessment and work adjustment activities with the Department of Rehabilitative Services.
• Support individuals actively seeking employment or who have been hired.

Skills

Valid drivers license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related Human Services field

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (Virginia)

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides various vocational services to enhance the employability of individuals with mental illnesses and co‑occurring disorders. The goal is to enhance recovery through competitive employment in community work settings. Services include job development, ongoing support to individuals actively seeking employment or who have been hired, assistance in pursuing education and training, coordination of assessment and work adjustment activities with the Department of Rehabilitative Services, and development of opportunities for supported employment or volunteer work. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• M1: 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
• M2: One year of clinical experience within the past seven years providing mental health services
• M3: Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health Provider
• M4: 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
• Agency maintains a drug‑free workplace

Compensation

Annual salary range: $44,825 – $77,617. 5% increase for qualified mental health professionals. Excellent fringe benefits.

Application

Apply at www.dpcs.org.

• Please include resume when applying.