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.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
M1: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or other VA DMAS approved Human Services degree
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
$42,865 - $75,014
Excellent Fringe Benefits