Lynchburg Community Based Counselor - PSR QPPMH

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Lynchburg CMH and Outpatient - Lynchburg, VA
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree - Human Services Field
Salary Range
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Some Travel Required
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Mental Health Services
Description
At Dominion Care, providing care is at the heart of everything we do through passionate & innovative therapeutic services and education for children, adults as well as the families that care for them. For over 20 years we have provided the highest level of person-centered care in the form of mental and behavioralhealth support for individuals that live within the communities we care so much about.
We promise care to the individuals on our team who share the same passion for helping others and serving our community. In addition to providing a supportive and inclusive environment we pride ourselves on providing the ethical, quality clinical care to our community members. If you are qualified as a QPPMH, we would love to talk with you about becoming a community-Based Counselor in our Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program
Job Duties Include:

• Adhere to all DMAS and DBHDS regulations for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
• Work with adults in Dominion Club and in the community, defining the goals in the least restrictive environment to foster personal growth.
• Develop relationships with clients, become invested in clients' future and become an advocate for the client
• Work with the client's community service providers, lawyers, probation officers, PCPs, psychiatrists , etc
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate group and individual activities for program in the PSR center and community
• Track all individualized service plans and paperwork
• Manage paperwork and meeting deadlines
• Attend staff meetings and communicating with supervisors
• Discuss updates, progress and concerns with supervisors on a monthly/weekly basis

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• A QPPMH must meet one of the following:
  • registered with the United States Psychiatric Association (USPRA) as an Associate Psychiatric Rehabilitation Provider (APRP); OR
  • (ii) has an associate's degree in a related field (social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, human services counseling) and at least one year of experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness; OR
  • (iii) has a minimum of 90 hours classroom training and 12 weeks of experience under the direct personal supervision of a QMHP-Adult providing services to individuals with mental illness and at least one year of experience (including the 12 weeks of supervised experience).
• Minimum 1 year experience providing therapeutic interventions to adults with mental health diagnosis
• Clean driving record
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

BENEFITS:

• 401(K) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement