Employment Counselor (4030)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides various vocational services for the purpose of enhancing the employability of individuals with
mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders whose ultimate goal is to enhance his/her recovery through competitive
employment in community work settings; provides job development services; provides ongoing support to individuals
who are actively seeking employment or have been hired in the community; assists individuals in pursuing education
and training; and coordinates assessment and work adjustment activities with the Department of Rehabilitative Services;
develops opportunities for supported employment and/or volunteer work. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
M1: Bachelor’s 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: One year of clinical experience within the past seven years providing mental health services
M3: Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health Provider
M4: Valid driver’s 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
$44,825 – $77,617
5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional
Excellent Fringe Benefits
APPLY AT: WWW.DPCS.ORG
**PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**
- Listing ID: 17696
- Position #: 4030
- Link to job posting: https://www.irecruit-us.com/index.php?OrgID=I20220101
- Expiration Date: 11/26/26