Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
A
Acadia
Weekend Counselor
Career Insights for Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Virginia data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,411 / year median in Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
This is a part time weekend counselor position. At minimum, must be eligible to pursue CSAC, but CSAC-S or CSAC preferred.
Pay:
$24.00 to $28.00 hr. We have FUN at work! Monthly drawings Monthly events Monthly snacks/treats Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats Spirit Weeks and more! Career Advancement Opportunities Available! Benefits 5 eight-hour Vacation Days 12 hours Personal Time 3 eight-hour Sick Days 3 eight-hour Extended Sick Days 4 hours Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!) 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays Criminal History We're licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, which means we follow their standards for criminal history and hiring criteria. If you have a criminal history, please review the barrier crimes to ensure that you're eligible for employment at our facility.https:
//dbhds.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Attachment-2-Barrier-Crimes-01_23.pdfPURPOSE STATEMENT
Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.MTRGS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
- May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
- May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
- May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
- May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
- May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.
- Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
- Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.