Employment Counselor (4030)
Responsibilities
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
- Bachelors 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 drivers 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
Pay
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE $44,825 - $77,617; 5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional
Benefits
Excellent Fringe Benefits