$3000 Sign-on Bonus Available!
Do you have a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and are
interested in counseling children and families involved in the juvenile justice
system?
The
Therapist in the Juvenile/Domestic Court Services Unit provides counseling services
for children, adolescents, and their families.This position serves as a liaison between BRBH and Roanoke Valley
Juvenile Detention Center (RVJDC) administrative staff and provides mental
health services to youth within RVJDC.
Responsibilities include:
- performing activities related to client services and agency
procedures (including assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning,
referrals, etc.), documenting client services, interacting with other
professionals in the client's interest, and providing necessary crisis
intervention.
- providing therapy to clients to address their mental health issues
during incarceration.
- serving as a mentor or coach for other therapists and case
managers.
- training RVJDC administrative staff regarding mental health
related topics; answering day to day administrative questions involving
practical application of RVJDC and/or BRBH policies and procedures.
The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Master's degree in a
human services field that fulfills the criteria for registration as a Resident
in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. LPC
or LCSW is a plus!
- Licensure/Certifications: Eligible
for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW)
- Safe Driving Record: No more than two
moving violations in the last three years, no criminal driving violations in
the last five years.
- Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position
are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.
Why
work at BRBH?
- Sign-on Bonus: New Hires and rehires are eligible for a $3000 sign-on bonus: $1500 at start and $1500 after six months of employment. Current employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.
- Free licensure
supervision for LPC or LCSW!
- Provide Hope: Each day you will spend time making a
difference for families of children transitioning back to our community.
- Great co-workers: Our staff work hard and support each other in a
positive team atmosphere.
- Work/Life Balance:
We have a great Paid Time
Off policy - 29 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day.
- We offer great
benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/benefits/
- Want to know more? Check out our Employment
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Blue
Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty
Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide
comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental
disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously
monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and
applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs
throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide or
support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50
years. Blue
Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal
opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.
Categories: Human Services/
Social Work/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Non-Profit/ Healthcare/ Social Services/
Management/ Supervisor/ Counseling/ LPC/ LCSW / License-eligible/ Resident in
Counseling/ Supervisee in Social Work
BRBH follows CMS (Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services) guidelines, which require, if hired, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or an approved medical or religious exemption.