Employment Counselor (4030) at Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIESProvides 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. REQUIREMENTSMinimum Requirements M1: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or other approved Human Services degreeORCertified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in VirginiaM2: One year of clinical experience within the past seven years providing mental health servicesM3: Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health ProviderM4: Valid driver’s license and safe driving recordFingerprints, 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 - $76,5145% Increase for Qualified Mental Health ProfessionalExcellent Fringe Benefits APPLY AT WWW.DPCS.ORG**PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**