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Employment Counselor (4030) (Full Time)
Location: Danville, VA 24540
Type: Behavioral Health Division
Degree: Bachelors

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides 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. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
M1: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or other approved Human Services degree
OR
Certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in Virginia
M2: One year of clinical experience within the past seven years providing mental health services
M3: Must meet Medicaid requirements for Qualified Mental Health Provider
M4: Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Fingerprints, 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
$44,825 - $77,617
5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional
Excellent Fringe Benefits

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Employees of the Agency and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, or marital status, except where religion, national origin, or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Agency.

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