Description: Hands of Unity is seeking for a full-time Mental Health Skill Building Counselor who is passionate about improving the lives of others and have a strong attention to details. Must be able to work a full caseload with up to 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

● Develop individualized service plans in conjunction with referring agencies, other social professionals with measurable goals and objectives

● Review referrals to determine appropriate course of action

● Prepare client progress reports as required by DMAS and Medicaid guidelines

● Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans

● Coordinate, prepare and maintain all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner

● Complete intake assessment under the direction of the clinical supervisor and management group

● Develops community resources to support individuals in attaining services such as housing, additional mental health care, psychiatric medication, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, etc.; empowers clients by educating them on how to seek and utilize these services

● Participate in debrief sessions, agency wide and other meetings, training and development opportunities as determined appropriate by supervisor

● Participate in clinical supervision sessions on a weekly to biweekly basis

● Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards

● Transportation of clients if necessary and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a human services field with at least one year of experience with adults. (QMHP-As)

Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP-A/C or registered as an LMHP

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with clients with mental health conditions.

Reliable transportation is required

Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Wave and must present a valid Virginia Driver’s License and vehicle insurance.

Tuberculosis test

Must be willing to do criminal background and CPS registry checks

Benefits (full-time employees):

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance