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Job description
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll provide individualized, community-based services to clients experiencing mental and/or behavioral health symptoms. Depending on program needs, your work may include:
Providing Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, Therapeutic Mentoring, Virtual Residential, and Life Skills services
Working directly with individuals and families during weekly sessions
Helping clients develop practical skills and strategies to achieve greater stability and independence
Conducting individual, family, and group sessions
Developing individualized service plans with measurable goals and objectives
Connecting clients and families with appropriate services and community resources
Supporting clients through behavioral challenges, conflict, and crises
Collaborating with families, referral sources, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team
Maintaining timely and accurate documentation of services provided
The position combines direct client support with service planning, coordination, documentation, and ongoing communication with the individuals and agencies involved in each client’s care.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can connect with people, remain calm under pressure, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Successful candidates should have: Knowledge of mental and behavioral health disorders and interventions
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
An ability to work from a strengths-based perspective
Experience or knowledge of crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution
The ability to develop rapport with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds
Strong organization and documentation skills
The ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations
The flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed
The ability to participate in on-call crisis intervention
Basic computer skills and a phone with email capability
These requirements reflect the position’s emphasis on independent community work, crisis response, family engagement, and timely documentation.
Minimum Qualification
Candidates must, at minimum, meet Virginia DMAS/DBHDS requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional–Trainee (QMHP-T) and be actively working toward attaining QMHP-C and/or QMHP-A status.
Driving & Community Travel
Because services are delivered in the community, candidates must have: A valid driver’s license
A good driving record
Reliable transportation
The ability to travel up to 60 miles with a passenger
Why This Role?
If you’re looking for work that goes beyond sitting behind a desk, this position allows you to work directly with individuals and families, help them navigate real-life challenges, and support meaningful progress in their everyday lives.
Bring your compassion, professionalism, and commitment to helping others—and build a career where your work has a purpose.
Apply today to join our Community Mental Health Services team.
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Who can apply
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