ACCENT GROUP AND FAMILY SERVICES
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Intensive In- Home Counselor (QMHP-C or T Registration Required- Resident PREFERRED)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Services
DESCRIPTION: Counselors are responsible for a variety of counseling and educational services within the home and community setting. Counselors are also required to develop, coordinate, and implement the treatment goals and objectives of each client, to include ensuring all objectives, goals, and deficiencies are documented and reported accurately and in compliance with organizational policies and guidelines. Counselors will facilitate clients support groups as needed as well as build partnerships with other community organizations.
TASKS:
1. Participates in initial client assessment and ongoing reports following the approved format
2. Participates in the service plan
3. Has weekly contact with the Referring Agency
4. Arranges for weekly case supervision with clinical supervisor
5. Acts as a co-leader of parenting and peer education/support groups as needed
6. Acts as the liaison between family, referring agencies, and other community organizations.
7. Coordinates client services between various agencies
8. Maintains case records and documents services rendered
9. Attends weekly staff meetings consistently. Prior approval from management team is required when absent.
10. Coordinates and facilitates staffing for the client: inviting the family of the client, the Referral Source, representation from other pertinent agencies providing services and supervision prior to the end of each thirty-day service period
11. Maintains high degree of client confidentiality
12. Works with other staff assigned to cases, communicating effectively
13. Maintains a high degree of professionalism in the community with clients and with referring agencies seeking to build and maintain positive relationships
14. Assists in providing individual and family counseling services to clients in the home and community setting
15. Assists in providing Crisis Intervention as needed
REQUIREMENT: Registered with The Virginia Board of Counseling as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C or T)
Skills:
Case management
Oral and written communication
Group and individual counseling
Family Counseling
Crisis intervention
Report Writing and Other Client Documentation
Service Plan Development and Implementation
Knowledge of:
Community Resources
Counseling Interventions
CORE Standards
Human Development
Group Dynamics
Computer skills (Windows)
Training’s/Certifications:
CPR/FIRST AID
Medication Training
Restraint Training Techniques
OTHER:
Accessible by phone 24 hours a day / 7 days per week/ 365 days a week
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to work on call as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year successful work experience providing mental health services to youths ages 4-20 with behavioral issues and developmental disabilities. Must successfully pass a criminal history check by the BIU of DBHDS and a central registry check by VDSS. QMHP-C or T Registration Required with the VA Board of Counseling. Resident PREFERRED.
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $26-28 per hour
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you registered with the VA Board of Counseling as a QMHP C or T?
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations