POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

 

 

JOB TITLE:               COUNSELOR I,

                                    Mental Health Support Services

 

POSITION:                #0818

 

WORK SITE:            Suffolk/Franklin/Smithfield       

                                   

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Provide counseling, comprehensive case management and service coordination primarily to adult individuals with SMI.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Provide training, education, and/or reinforcement of consumer’s functional skills and activities of daily living. Provide advocacy and support services, social integration, and use of community resources.  Monitor consumers and provide assistance with medication management, nutrition, health, and overall physical condition. 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  BA/BS Degree in Human Services field; one year (1) clinical experience in a mental health, substance abuse or similar setting; must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, or meet eligibility requirements; valid Driver’s License with acceptable DMV record at the time of employment and continuously, thereafter.

 

 

CLOSING DATE:     Open Until Filled.

 

 

TO APPLY: Submit WTCSB application (State form acceptable), cover letter, resume’ and DMV record to Western Tidewater Community Services Board, 5268 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434. COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT, IF APPLICABLE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH PACKET. POSITION NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED ON APPLICATION. DMV MUST BE CURRENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. FAXED INFORMATION OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED.  ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.  WTCSB IS A DRUG, ALCOHOL & SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE.  EOE  M/F/D/V.  Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for application and additional postings.