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WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

Licensed LPC or LCSW in Suffolk (1:00 pm to 11:00 pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

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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

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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 Licensed Mental Health Counselors and/or Social Workers for our Suffolk location. Benefits for Counselors, and Social Workers in a Community Services Board License and Certification fee reimbursement Consistent/stable pay Liability Insurance coverage Career growth opportunities Public Student Loan Forgiveness program employer Flexible schedule for most programs Responsibilities and Duties for Licensed Mental Health Counselors and/or
Social Workers:
Provide consumer assessments, to include determination of initial services for priority populations Schedule services Linkage/referrals to other service providers Provide counseling, plan, develop, coordinate, consult, and implement services that provide treatment, education, rehabilitation, and support to the clients. Qualifications and Skills for Licensed Counselors and/or
Social Workers:
Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related Human Services field required. Licensed by the respective Board required. A minimum of five (5) years' work experience in a human services field, preferably in a mental health setting. Valid current driver's license and acceptable DMV record at time of hire and continuously thereafter.
Full-Time Agency benefits include:
Health Insurance/Life Insurance Virginia Retirement System plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay Legal Resources VA529-Tuition Savings Critical & Accidental Insurance Tuition discount-South University Aflac Working Advantage - shopping discount
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume via INDEED, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB
is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email employment@wtcsb.org . WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123