Community Based Counselor (IIH & MHSB) - QMHP A & C OR T REQUIRED

Accent Group And Family Services Ll

Community Based Counselor (IIH & MHSB) - QMHP A & C OR T REQUIRED

Fredericksburg, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Job description

    ACCENT GROUP AND FAMILY SERVICES

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    JOB TITLE: Intensive In- Home Counselor (QMHP-C or T Registration Required- Resident PREFERRED)

    IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Services

    DESCRIPTION: Counselors are responsible for a variety of counseling and educational services within the home and community setting. Counselors are also required to develop, coordinate, and implement the treatment goals and objectives of each client, to include ensuring all objectives, goals, and deficiencies are documented and reported accurately and in compliance with organizational policies and guidelines. Counselors will facilitate clients support groups as needed as well as build partnerships with other community organizations.

    TASKS:

    1. Participates in initial client assessment and ongoing reports following the approved format
    2. Participates in the service plan
    3. Has weekly contact with the Referring Agency
    4. Arranges for weekly case supervision with clinical supervisor
    5. Acts as a co-leader of parenting and peer education/support groups as needed
    6. Acts as the liaison between family, referring agencies, and other community organizations.
    7. Coordinates client services between various agencies
    8. Maintains case records and documents services rendered
    9. Attends weekly staff meetings consistently. Prior approval from management team is required when absent.
    10. Coordinates and facilitates staffing for the client: inviting the family of the client, the Referral Source, representation from other pertinent agencies providing services and supervision prior to the end of each thirty-day service period
    11. Maintains high degree of client confidentiality
    12. Works with other staff assigned to cases, communicating effectively
    13. Maintains a high degree of professionalism in the community with clients and with referring agencies seeking to build and maintain positive relationships
    14. Assists in providing individual and family counseling services to clients in the home and community setting
    15. Assists in providing Crisis Intervention as needed

    REQUIREMENT: Registered with The Virginia Board of Counseling as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C or T)

    Skills:

    Case management

    Oral and written communication

    Group and individual counseling

    Family Counseling

    Crisis intervention

    Report Writing and Other Client Documentation

    Service Plan Development and Implementation

    Knowledge of:

    Community Resources

    Counseling Interventions

    CORE Standards

    Human Development

    Group Dynamics

    Computer skills (Windows)

    Training’s/Certifications:

    CPR/FIRST AID

    Medication Training

    Restraint Training Techniques

    OTHER:

    Accessible by phone 24 hours a day / 7 days per week/ 365 days a week

    Valid Driver’s License

    Ability to work on call as needed

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year successful work experience providing mental health services to youths ages 4-20 with behavioral issues and developmental disabilities. Must successfully pass a criminal history check by the BIU of DBHDS and a central registry check by VDSS. QMHP-C or T Registration Required with the VA Board of Counseling. Resident PREFERRED.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Hourly Rate: $26-28 per hour ' Work Location:

    Multiple locations

    Work Remotely

    No

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    Day shift

    Weekends as needed

    Application Question(s):

    Are you registered with the VA Board of Counseling as a QMHP C or T?

    Education:

    Bachelor's (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    Driver's License (Preferred)

    Work Location: Multiple locations