Mental Health Counselor-Social Work

State role title: Counselor II | Hiring range: $70,701.00–$97,567.00 | Agency: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide the full array of treatment services for residents at the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy
• Conduct assessments of residents and develop treatment plans
• Perform discharge planning, including referrals to community resources
• Deliver case management and coordinate resources for residents
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and provide task orientation
• Document treatment progress and exercise independent judgment in service delivery
• Administer CPR and First Aid as needed

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution
• Ability to provide individual, group, and family counseling using cognitive, behavioral, supportive, and insight-oriented techniques
• Working knowledge of counseling principles, psychological constructs, and intervention techniques
• Ability to develop treatment goals and implement plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including basic word processing and computer proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with multidisciplinary teams and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as required

Qualifications

• Virginia licensure as LCSW, professional counselor, or psychologist strongly preferred
• Experience working with inpatient or residential mental health populations preferred
• Experience with forensic mental health populations preferred
• Experience with sex offenders is preferred but not essential

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including choice of health plan
• Paid life insurance and retirement plans
• Employee referral programs and discounts
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Annual, family, personal, and sick leave

Additional Information

• All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen, including fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification, and education verification
• Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing individuals convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or those with pending (“barrier”) charges
• Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment
• VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, offering hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members
• Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities during the application and interview processes