Mental Health Skill Builder

District 19 Community Services Board; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

District 19 Community Services Board seeks a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-A) to support adults with serious mental illness at our Transitional Independent Living Program. You will work on-site with residents, helping them develop life skills and progress toward independent living in the community, under an interdisciplinary team with the Case Manager and Medical providers.

Qualifications include QMHP-A certification, a bachelor's degree in human services or related field (or

Qualifications

• QMHP-A certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field or Special Education.
• At least one year of direct clinical experience with adults with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide skill-building services to adults in the program.
• Collaborate with Case Manager and Medical providers on individual service plans.
• Assist residents in developing independent living skills for community integration.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Direct client services

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field or Special Education

One year of clinical experience with adults diagnosed with mental illness

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

District 19 Community Services Board is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-A) to assist us in our mission to provide comprehensive skill building services for adults diagnosed with serious mental illness at our Transitional Independent Living Program. In this unique position, you will work on-site with individuals who are residing in independent living apartments operated by our program, helping them to develop and build the skills they will need for transitioning into full independence in the community. As a part of a dynamic and supportive team, our Mental Health Skill Builders work together with the Case Manager and the Medical providers to develop an individualized service plan for each person that will help them work towards independent living goals that they help you to identify and define.

Must be able to meet criteria for certification as QMHP-A (qualified mental health professional – adult services). At a minimum, candidates must possess:

• A bachelor's degree in human services or related field, or Special Education from an accredited college and with at least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness. A full list of approved degrees can be found on the Department of Health Professions website at 115-8.pdf (virginia.gov)
• One year of experience working with adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness in a treatment setting.

Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

This position requires a high level of proficiency using computers, including Microsoft Office Suite programs and Electronic Health Records.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate is preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications / Other Relevant Job Information:

Experience providing community-based mental health services to adults diagnosed with a serious mental health condition is strongly preferred.

Experience with Medicaid billable service requirements is strongly preferred.

Experience working as part of an inter-disciplinary treatment team is strongly preferred.

Candidates who have experience working with individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, or acquitted as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary:

Position is a Grade 208, starting salary is $44,771.00/year.

Offers will be commensurate with knowledge, skills, and abilities subject to budgetary constraints.

Hours:

This position works on-site at the Ellis Square Transitional Living Program as a full-time, salaried employee. This position works 4 weekday shifts (1:00-9:00pm) and one weekend shift (10:00am-6:00pm) per week.

Benefits:

Health insurance, company-sponsored retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System.
Paid Sick, Annual, and Holiday leave, plus including birthday leave.

District 19 Community Service Board is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF). PSLF is a federal program available to full-time government and nonprofit employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. For more information, check out Public Service Loan Forgiveness information on the Federal Student Aid website

Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EEO.

Open until filled.