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WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Waverly VA

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$41,243 / year median in Virginia

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team! At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care. We are seeking Qualified Mental Health Professionals for o ur ______ Waverly Nursing Home Pilot Program ______________ department. •Gero-Psychiatric, Mental Health, or ID/DD experience is preferred for this position. •Responsibilities and Duties for
QMHP:
Teach consumers appropriate strategies to manage behavioral and mental health symptoms Assist with consumer service plans related to identified needs and goals Assist consumers in gaining access to appropriate medical, psychiatric, social, educational, vocational and other support and services Provide consumer training/reinforcement, linkage to supports/services Advocate on behalf of consumer, family and providers Monitor/assess service delivery Behavior management and crisis intervention.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Service field One year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse or who are dually diagnosed. QMHP-C or QMHP-A certified by the Board of Health Professions Valid Driver's License with acceptable DMV record.
To Apply:
Submit your application and resume via Indeed, via email at employment@wtcsb.org or via traditional mail to 7025 Harbour View Blvd. Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435.
ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information about our organization. #INDHP