Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor - Community & Advocacy

Responsibilities Provides assessment, psychoeducation, linkage, and advocacy services to adults with mental health and/or co-occurring behavioral health disorders such as a substance use disorder or developmental disorder; promotes individual empowerment and reduces the need for inpatient treatment and recidivism within the local jails; develops and implements individual services plans; provides support services to caregivers; participates as an Adult Outpatient and Support Services team member; completes required documentation as prescribed by licensure, Medicaid, managed care groups or other third party payers with regards to clinical services and medical records keeping; complies with all regulations applicable to program service; provides specialized services to meet a variety of individual needs such as, but not limited to housing, education, risk assessment, and prevention of infectious disease and sessions may be individual, group, and family settings, on-site and in the community. Requirements Minimum Requirements M1: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, or other approved Human Services degree OR Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner in Virginia M2: Valid drivers 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 5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional Excellent Fringe Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce