Counselor I

About the role

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Counselor I to develop and implement person-centered treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with consumers and other interdisciplinary treatment team members and serve as a link between community agencies and others supporting consumer recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide SW assessments and identifies discharge needs
• Provide PSR interventions and participates in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
• Completes SW assessment within 7 days of admission
• Discharge plans reflect a working knowledge of the forensic service delivery system and mental health law
• Develop and maintains partnerships with Community Service Providers
• Provide link between the WSH treatment team and consumers’ families, and other persons who support recovery
• Provides clinical documentation per requirements and established time frames outlined by Joint Commission, CMS, and SW Department standards

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BSW required (graduation from a CSWE accredited undergraduate or graduate social work program)
• Professional work experience with adults with serious mental illness

Additional Considerations

• Experience in discharge planning
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Benefits

• Retirement with cash match
• Paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance

Pay

Hiring range: $57,00 to $71,000 (Pay Band 4)

Schedule

Full time

Contact

Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov