Must be able to meet criteria for certification as QMHP-A (qualified mental health professional – adult services).  At a minimum, candidates must possess:

• A bachelor's degree in human services or related field, or Special Education from an accredited college and with at least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness.  A full list of approved degrees can be found on the Department of Health Professions website at 115-8.pdf (virginia.gov)
• One year of experience working with adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness in a treatment setting.

Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

This position requires a high level of proficiency using computers, including Microsoft Office Suite programs and Electronic Health Records.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate is preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications / Other Relevant Job Information:

Experience providing community-based mental health services to adults diagnosed with a serious mental health condition is strongly preferred.

Experience with Medicaid billable service requirements is strongly preferred.

Experience working as part of an inter-disciplinary treatment team is strongly preferred.

Hours:
This position works on-site at the Ellis Square Transitional Living Program as a full-time, salaried employee. This position works 4 weekday shifts (1:00-9:00pm) and one weekend shift (10:00am-6:00pm) per week. 

Benefits:

Health insurance, company-sponsored retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System.
Paid Sick, Annual, and Holiday leave, plus including birthday leave.
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District 19 Community Service Board is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF). PSLF is a federal program available to full-time government and nonprofit employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. For more information, check out Public Service Loan Forgiveness information on the Federal Student Aid website

Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EEO.