Mental Health Counselor

About the role

Full‑time and part‑time contracted positions providing intensive in‑home counseling for children and adults in Northern Virginia. Work occurs after school hours in the home setting, with morning and/or afternoon availability. The role includes supervision for QMHP licensure, training for those without professional experience, and hours worked count toward licensure. LPC residents are welcome, and trainees/paraprofessionals should note their status in the application.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, coaching, advice, and education services to identified clients and their families on a weekly basis (9‑10 hours per case).
• Assist in planning of services and prepare ISP monthly/quarterly reports.
• Provide parent education and support.
• Model and teach problem‑solving techniques.
• Deliver a variety of interventions in the client’s home and community as needed (behavioral, social, recreational).
• Link clients to community‑based services and provide advocacy and support for families accessing those services.
• Teach and train IDL/ADL skills to address mental health skills building.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field (social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, human services counseling, or equivalent) from an accredited college.
• At least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness.
• Knowledge of counseling skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of mental health services and agencies.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and TOVA behavioral management training.
• Ability to pass criminal and central registry checks.
• Eligibility for QMHP status with the Virginia Board of Counseling or ability to obtain attestation from previous mental‑health employment.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus of $500 after working 60 hours biweekly.
• Supervision provided for QMHP licensure.
• Hours worked count toward licensure.
• Training provided for those without professional experience.
• LPC residents welcome.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time contracted positions; morning and/or afternoon availability; services delivered after school hours in the home setting.