What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at Commonwealth of VA Careers?
Title: Mental Health Counselor
State Role Title: 49012
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab
Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public-G
Job Duties
The purpose of this position is to provide the full array of treatment services including but not limited to individual therapy, group therapy, assessment of residents, treatment planning, discharge planning, case management and being a member of the treatment team.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge and ability to provide case management and coordinate resources for residents
• Experience with sex offenders is preferred but not essential.
• Ability and skills in providing individual and group educational/supportive/insight/cognitive/behavioral counseling as well as family therapy
• Ability to, in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, develop goals and implement treatment plans
• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of counseling, education about psychological constructs, and various intervention techniques; ability to evaluate and document treatment progress; exercise independent judgment in coordination and delivery of services and collaborate with treatment team, conflict management, and mediation
• Demonstrated ability and skills in providing task orientation and facilitate psychoeducational groups
• Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (basic word processing and computer skills)
• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to interact with other professionals from various disciplines
• Ability to administer CPR and First Aid
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overtime
Graduation from an accredited school or university with a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required
Additional Considerations
• Virginia licensure as LCSW, professional counselor, or psychologist strongly preferred
• Experience working with inpatient or residential mental health population preferred
• Experience working with forensic mental health population preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Jessica Aliff
Phone: 804-766-3326
Email: jessica.aliff@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
