Life Skills Counselor (QMHP)
Compass Behavioral Group · Norfolk, VA · 4 days ago
OTHR$22–$25/hrFull-time
About the role
As a Life Skills Counselor (Qualified Mental Health Professional - QMHP-T or QMHP), you will provide direct, in-home and community-based mental health skill-building services to adults with serious mental illness. You’ll focus on enhancing daily living, social, and coping skills to help clients achieve and maintain independence in the community. You will work with clients individually, tailoring interventions to meet their needs and service goals outlined in treatment plans, and provide psychoeducation to empower clients and support their personal goals. You will also maintain accurate documentation using our streamlined tools.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, in-home and community-based mental health skill-building services to adults with serious mental illness.
- Enhance daily living, social, and coping skills to help clients achieve and maintain independence in the community.
- Work with clients individually, tailoring interventions to meet their needs and service goals outlined in treatment plans.
- Provide psychoeducation to empower clients and support their personal goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation using streamlined tools.
Requirements
- QMHP or QMHP-Trainee with the Board of Counseling.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Driver’s license with 1+ years of driving experience.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after the first year.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Generous PTO with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
- Mileage, phone, and therapeutic supplies reimbursement.
- Lower monthly requirement of 105 hours to reach comprehensive benefits.
- Company-provided iPad for documentation and session support.
- Comprehensive training and continuous professional development through weekly support and bi-monthly team consultations.
- Career advancement opportunities within a thriving organization.
Pay
Competitive base pay of $22-$25 per hour.
Why Choose Compass?
- Supportive work environment with a leadership team that values transparency, person-centered approaches, and a healthy workplace culture.
- Flexible scheduling for a healthy work-life balance.
- Administrative support so you can focus on your clients.
- Cutting-edge tools and resources, including mileage and travel time reimbursement.
- Subsidies for cell phone and therapeutic supplies.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.