What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level In Home Mental Health Counselor position at Tree of Life Family Services, LLC?
If you are applying as a QMHP Trainee please note so in the application. Trainees are welcome but please note so in the application. Follow DBHDS website for application steps.
LPC residents welcome. Hours worked count toward license.
If you are applying as a Paraprofessional, please note so in the application. Paraprofessionals are welcome.
SUPERVISION FOR QMHP LICENSE PROVIDED
The primary function of the Intensive In-Home Counselor is to assist clients who are at risk for out of placement, in the home setting.
Position Responsibilities:
Provides direct support, coaching, advice and education services to identified client and their families on a weekly basis for 9 to 10 hours per case.
Responsibilities of the ISP’s, monthly, quarterly reports. Assists in planning of services.
Provides parent education and support.
Models and teaches problem-solving techniques.
Provides a variety of interventions in client’s home and community as appropriate and necessary. These interventions may be behavioral, social and recreational, as needed.
Provides linkage to community-based services and supports; provides advocacy and support for family with these services.
Teaching and training in IDL/ADL skills to address Mental Health Skills Building.
Position Qualifications:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, human services counseling or other degree deemed equivalent to those described) from an accredited college and with at least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness;
Knowledge of counseling skills and techniques
Knowledge of mental health services and agencies
Knowledge of mental health diagnosis
Must have successfully complete CPR, First Aid and TOVA behavioral management training
Candidate must meet eligibility for employment through successful criminal and central registry check
All applicants must be able to present QMHP status with the VA Board of Counseling or have the ability to obtain attestation from previous employment in the mental health field.
Job Type:PART TIME (up to 30 hours)
Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Education: Bachelors Degree
QMHP – TRAINEE
Are you looking to receive your Qualified Mental Health license but are missing the necessary hours required from DBHDS?
We can help!
No experience needed. You will be under the supervision of a licensed professional. Please visit the Virginia Board of counseling for the application process.
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/counseling_forms.htm
Education – you most be pursuing higher education in Human Services or a related filed.
Quarterly bonuses are offered.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to work afterschool hours ? 3pm and later
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- QMHP Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $26