Mental Health Counselor

Job DescriptionJob Description** SIGN ON BONUS OF $500 WHEN 60 HOURS ARE WORKED BIWEEKLY**Job descriptionFull time and Part time contracted positionsWe are looking for morning and/or afternoon availability. Children and adults are seen in home after school hours.Regardless of your experience level, we equip and train you with everything you need to know! For those without professional experience, we are looking for experience and exposure to mental health basics.In home mental health positionlocations: Northern VirginiaWe service several counties in Norther Virginia, When applying please confirm which county you can service.If you are applying as a QMHP Trainee, please note so in the application. Trainees are welcome but please note so in the application. Follow DBHDS website for application steps.LPC residents welcome. Hours worked count toward license.If you are applying as a Paraprofessional, please note so in the application. Paraprofessionals are welcome.SUPERVISION FOR QMHP LICENSE PROVIDEDThe primary function of the Intensive In-Home Counselor is to assist clients who are at risk for out of placement, in the home setting.Position Responsibilities:Provides direct support, coaching, advice, and education services to identified client and their families on a weekly basis for 9 to 10 hours per case.Responsibilities of the ISP’s, monthly, quarterly reports. Assists in planning of services.Provides parent education and support.Models and teaches problem-solving techniques.Provides a variety of interventions in client’s home and community as appropriate and necessary. These interventions may be behavioral, social and recreational, as needed.Provides linkage to community-based services and supports; provides advocacy and support for family with these services.Teaching and training in IDL/ADL skills to address Mental Health Skills Building.Position Qualifications:A 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 other degree deemed equivalent to those described) from an accredited college and with at least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness;Knowledge of counseling skills and techniquesKnowledge of mental health services and agenciesKnowledge of mental health diagnosisMust have successfully completed CPR, First Aid, and TOVA behavioral management trainingCandidate must meet eligibility for employment through successful criminal and central registry checkAll applicants must be able to present QMHP status with the VA Board of Counseling or have the ability to obtain attestation from previous employment in the mental health field.