Behavioral Health Counselor (4357)
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 reduce the need for inpatient treatment and recidivism within the local jails; develops and implements individual services plans; provides support services to care givers; 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
APPLY AT: WWW.DPCS.ORG **PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**
- Listing ID: 17225
- Position #: 4357
- Link to job posting: https://www.irecruit-us.com/index.php?OrgID=I20220101&RequestID=177342990669b464922eb521775&navpg=listings
- Expiration Date: 11/26/26