Community Based Counselor
Job Description
Responsible for providing counseling to individuals and families referred to Community Based Services.
In this position you will have a broad range of tasks that will allow you to demonstrate your clinical abilities. Our Community Based Counselor provides counseling to clients and families utilizing psycho counseling techniques in their homes and community. Counseling includes individual, couples, group and family who are impacted by significant mental, emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental disorders. Provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, case management and discharge planning. Initiate, implement, and revise treatment plans. Provide crisis intervention, behavioral interventions and case coordination. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community members and referral sources i.e. social workers, probation officers, school contacts, physicians, etc…Provide documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and reports. Coordinate and work within a team, monitor progress and present videotapes regularly for clinical supervision of your treatment interventions with your clients. Comply with all Continuous Quality Improvement procedures and recommendations (QA).
Minimum Position Requirements:
Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, rehabilitative counseling, social work, psychology or closely related field with at least one year of documented clinical experience with children or adolescents
Qualified Mental Health Professional- C.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Experience/Knowledge/Background:
A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required. Experience in serving individuals with varying mental health diagnosis. Energetic and willingness to care and serve others. Flexible and self motivated.
Skills:
Must possess excellent listening and interviewing skills, basic computer/keyboarding skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills on an individual and group basis are a must. Ability to effectively lead individuals and groups. Proficient in delegating and following up on tasks and directives.
Appearance/Personality:
An Honest Willingness to Learn and Seek Supervision. Courtesy and professional business demeanor and presentation are critical. Flexible and self motivated. Due to the personally sensitive nature of information in this area, confidentially is essential. Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
Special Requirements:
Certification in CPR- infant, child and adult; First Aid and behavior management system- Therapeutic Options of VA- TOVA. Must have reliable transportation for client transport. Ability to travel as travel is required. Successful completion of criminal background history and central registry background investigations as outlined in CAVA’s policy and procedures.
Population Being Served:
Primarily at risk youth and their families with significant emotional, behavioral and or developmental issues.
Counseling Alliance of Virginia Offers:
- CAVA benefits include:
Competitive pay and flexible work schedule
Supportive work environment and staff mentoring
Clinical case consultations and video supervision
CPR/First Aid and TOVA trainings
Quality individual and group supervision towards licensure
Documentation support group and clinical trainings
Training in different clinical perspectives by seasoned clinicians
Mileage reimbursement
Professional development through community relations
Developing clinicians to be proficient in outpatient private practice
Comprehensive medical insurance
Professional liability insurance
Workman’s compensation
Experience working with families, individuals, couples, and various populations
Discounted Mind, Body, Spirit Services
Administrative and billing support
Insurance credentialing
Paid time off and paid holidays (when eligible)
If you are interested in this position, please complete an Employment Application and forward with an updated resume to our office via fax.
Attention: Office Manager
Counseling Alliance of Virginia
8527 Mayland Drive Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23294
FAX: 804.346.5167
