Employment Counselor (4030)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

M1 : Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or other approved Human Services degree

OR

Certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in Virginia

M2 : One year of clinical experience within the past seven years providing mental health services

M3 : Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health Provider

M4 : Valid driver’s 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.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE

$43,722 - $76,514

Excellent Fringe Benefits

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