POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

 

JOB TITLE:             COUNSELOR I,

           (Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services)

                               

 

POSITION:                #0734

 

WORK SITES:        Tidewater House-Suffolk (2 Positions)

                                              

                                          

WORK HOURS:       Will vary based on program needs and will include evenings

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Provide comprehensive psychosocial rehabilitation and case management services to individuals who are suffering from serious mental illness, substance abuse and/or are dually diagnosed. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Assist with consumer service plans related to identified needs and goals; transport and assist consumers in gaining access to appropriate medical, psychiatric, social, educational, vocational and other supports and services; provide consumer training/reinforcement, provide linkage to supports/services; advocate on behalf of the consumer, family and providers for the purpose of gaining access to services; monitor/assess service delivery; provide behavior management and crisis intervention services.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (including but not limited to Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent).  Master’s Degree is preferred; two (2) years experience working directly with adults with mental illness, mental retardation, substance abuse, and/or dual diagnosis; Qualified Mental Health Professional, (QMHP); valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record; personal transportation for on-the-job use as needed.

 

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled.

 

TO APPLY: Submit WTCSB application (State form acceptable), cover letter, resume’ and DMV record (current within 30 days) to Western Tidewater Community Services Board, 5268 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434. COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH PACKET. POSITION NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED ON APPLICATION. DMV RECORD MUST BE CURRENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. FAXED OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED IF OFFERED POSITION.ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR 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.