Mental Health Counselor Bachelors

At-Will Residential Counselor

If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our At-Will Residential Counselor positions.

The At-Will Residential Counselor provides residential services to individuals with serious mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. The Residential Counselor completes assessments and documentation, provides information to develop service plans, and provides assistance and training in daily living skills.

The Residential Counselor will have good knowledge of residential site settings with large household coordination and maintenance; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Completes all applicable assessment documents to develop individualized service plans; writes progress notes on computer system. Maintains clinical records following all applicable licensing and Medicaid regulations.

Instructs and guides residents in the completion of tasks to ensure the development of skills and confidence, and monitors, evaluates and records resident's performance through written progress notes.

Monitors medication management of residents by observation and reporting medication concerns to treatment team and/or supervisor.

Assists residents in planning recreational and educational activities.

Identifies and responds to residents' emergencies and crisis with referral to appropriate community resources and treatment team.

Reports all maintenance issues of the facility.

Assists residents in preparing meals, house cleaning and laundry.

Transportation of residents in City vehicles.

The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.

High School Diploma or GED plus completion of post-high-school training/education pertaining to behavioral health, medical health, substance abuse and/or mental health; at least one year of direct work experience with individuals served by the specific program where the position is located (Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness, and/or Substance Abuse/Dependence); or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a social science field. Basic computer skills are necessary. FBI Criminal Record Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Drug Testing; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; Schedule: Various shifts at MH/SUD Residential sites depending on open shifts availability at the residential programs. As an Essential Employee, staff will be expected to be at work during weekends, holidays, or inclement weather if they have been scheduled.