Mental Health Community Services Specialist

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Community Services Associate B to provide self-care training, medication support, and daily living assistance for adults with serious mental illness. The role reports to the Director/Program Manager and participates in team meetings and community representation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a human services field (preferred) and QMHP-T eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field preferred.
• Experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• QMHP-T certification requirements per Virginia standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement self-care skills training programs for adults with serious mental illness.
• Assist consumers with medication management and monitor health and nutrition.
• Provide assistance with personal care, ADLs and community resource use.
• Attend team and professional meetings and represent the program in the community.

Skills

Self-care skills training

Medication management

Health monitoring

ADLs assistance

Team participation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field

Job description

Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Community Services Associate B to provide self-care training, medication support, and daily living assistance for adults with serious mental illness. The role reports to the Director/Program Manager and participates in team meetings and community representation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a human services field (preferred) and QMHP-T eligibility.