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, criminal justice, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or other approved Human Services degree
OR
Certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in Virginia
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
$43,722 - $76,514
5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional
Excellent Fringe Benefits 

APPLY AT WWW.DPCS.ORG
**PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**