Mental Health Counselor (QMHP) - Arlington, VA! (Part-Time)
Opportunities In: Northern Virginia
Mental Health Counselor (QMHP)
This is a position that provides comprehensive, recovery oriented mental health skill building and supports to individuals who reside in our mental health homes or clustered apartments. Candidate will support adults with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including co-occurring diagnosis. The supports provided skills building services and ongoing assessment in areas of basic living such as symptom management, engagement in psychiatric services, social skills, personal support systems, daily care of self, food preparation, budgeting and money management. This position works independently under direct supervision of the Clinical Director/Program Manager performing a comprehensive array of services in the areas outlined above. The counselor ensures documentation in accordance with CR and Medicaid standards for the services provided as well as maintaining such in a detailed electronic health records that meet state, local, and federal performance contract expectations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains a diverse caseload of individuals with acute, chronic mental illness;
Provides skills building;
Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans;
Performs ongoing assessments;
Documents services provided and progress;
Collaborates with service professionals as participant as part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);
Consults with professionals on a variety of needs including delivery of services for clinically complex cases;
Complete all documentation effectively, thoroughly, and in a timely manner. Maintain clinical and financial documentation in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in the human services field,
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology preferred;
Preferable 2-years of experience working with individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness.
Location: Arlington, VA
Working Environment: Residential program
*CR offers company-paid benefits including health insurance options, 403(b) retirement fund with employer contribution/ matching, and life insurance for employees who are benefits-eligible!