What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist position at Empowering Families Program?
We provide community-based mental health counseling for at-risk children and youth, and mental health skill building for severely mentally ill individuals.
Minimum qualifications required: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Currently holding, or the ability to obtain, the QMHP-Trainee, Adult, or Child certification(s). Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance. Professional liability insurance.
* For a list of qualifying degrees per the Virginia Board of Counseling, please see this link:
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/docs/QMHP_FAQ.pdf
This is a 1099 contract position.
Paid Supervision and Training (weekly and annually). QMHP-Trainee candidates will receive training and support to become a Qualified Mental Health Professional certified by the Board of Counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia (if not already licensed).
Open to applicants throughout Virginia. With office-hubs located in Culpeper and Charlottesville, we currently have contractors spanning Winchester, to Fredericksburg, to Lynchburg. You choose your caseload amount & service location.
Work a rewarding independent job helping others with supportive colleagues!
EmpoweringFamiliesProgram.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $24.00 - $28.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Our clients build a therapeutic relationship with you and learn to trust you. Would you be willing to make a minimum 6 months commitment to work with our clients?
- Do you have reliable transportation and the ability to take clients in rural areas to appointments or in the community for activities.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- QMHP Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $24 - $29