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Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is hiring for Mental Health Therapists/Counselors to serve the Owensboro Public Schools.

PURPOSE: To provide therapeutic interventions, referral and assessment services to clients/children in a school based setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICIATIONS: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Will consider LPCA, CSW.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in a mental health discipline (i.e: psychology, social work, counseling) from an accredited college/university and experience working with the targeted population. Minimum of Master degree in Human Services field required.

Please email resumes to MCCC Human Resources in Western Kentucky at

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our At-Will Residential Counselor positions. An Overview The At-Will Residential Counselor provides direct support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential program, completes assessments, and writes daily progress notes and incident reports. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supervises the daily living activities of individuals in a group home setting and guides residents in the development and implementation of their person-centered plans. The Residential Counselor will perform job duties within the framework of Departmental Policy, City of Alexandria Administrative Regulations, State of Virginia Human Rights guidelines, applicable State Policies/Guidelines and accepted best practices guidelines. What You Should Bring The Residential Counselor will have good knowledge of large household coordination and maintenance; Good knowledge of the nature of mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or developmental delay and the role of residential support services; Empathy with the problems of people with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or developmental delay; Ability to identify behavior which indicates movement toward a crisis situation; Ability to plan and supervise the work of clients; Ability to instruct clients in basic living skills and to identify progress and learning requirements; Ability to obtain the cooperation of clients in difficult situations; ability to understand the needs and abilities of mentally ill or intellectual disabled citizens; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. The Opportunity Completes all applicable assessments documents to develop individualized service plans. 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The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia, Arlington, and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Residential Counselor positions.

Are you compassionate and committed to helping others achieve their dreams? Do you enjoy advocating for those you support? Do you enjoy connecting people to their communities? Are you committed to meeting health and safety needs and helping those you support love where they live? Are you solution oriented and enjoy working independently and in a team? Do you have experience working with individuals diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities? If so, join our team of Direct Support Professionals. It's our belief and mission that all our residents deserve and need to be treated with dignity and respect, to be self-directing, and to be recognized for their inherent value as a unique person.

As a member of the Residential Support Team, you will be responsible for supporting adults diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in a residential setting, completing assessments, writing daily progress notes, and completing incident reports. The Residential Counselor or Direct Support Professional (DSP) will supervise the daily living activities of individuals in a group home setting and guide the individual in developing and implementing their person-centered plans. The Residential Counselor will perform duties within the framework of Department Policy, City of Alexandria Administrative Regulations, State Regulations, Human Rights guidelines, and applicable State Policies/Guidelines and accepted best practices. Must be available to work varying shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.

The Residential Counselor will have some knowledge of supporting adults with developmental disabilities that promote individual choice, community integration, and self-determination. Some knowledge of person-centered practices, universal language, and positive behavioral supports. Some knowledge of using strategies/techniques to facilitate the development of meaningful relationships, community connections, and recreational and social activities; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their families, and co-workers; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Good knowledge of large household coordination and maintenance; Good understanding of the nature of mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or developmental delay and the role of residential support services; demonstrate empathy for the challenges of people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or developmental delay; Ability to identify behavior which indicates movement toward a crisis situation; Ability to provide instruction in basic living skills and to identify progress and learning requirements; Ability to obtain the cooperation of clients in difficult situations; Ability to use independent judgment within established policies, regulations, and guidelines.

The Opportunity

• Supports residents in developing and implementing an individualized service plan that reflects person-centered practices.
• Instructs and guides residents in the completion of tasks to assist with the development of skills in the completion of daily living skills and tasks, including personal hygiene; house cleaning, laundry, managing finances; planning social and leisure activities, grocery shopping, preparing meals, making healthy choices for health, nutrition, and safety; and accessing the community; transporting residents in a city vehicle.
• Monitors medication management of residents by observation and/or administration, as applicable, and reports concerns to support team and/or supervisor.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records resident progress through written progress notes.
• Completes all applicable assessment documents to develop person-centered service plans; writes progress notes and incident reports. Maintain clinical records following all applicable licensing and Medicaid regulations.
• Ensures interior and exterior routine cleaning and maintenance and reports repairs needed via the maintenance request system and follows up to ensure completion.
• Attends supervisory and staff meetings regularly.
• Performs related work as required.

About the Department

The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety, and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

High School Diploma or GED plus completion of post-high-school training/education pertaining to behavioral health, medical health, substance use and/or mental health; at least one year of direct work experience with individuals served by the specific program where the position is located (Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness, and/or Substance Use/Dependence); or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid driver's license issued in the state of their residence.

Preferred Qualifications

At least three (3) years of recent experience working in a residential setting with adults with developmental disabilities. Must possess basic computer skills.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment checks to include: Federal Record Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Drug Testing; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; Driver's License from state of residence and education/certifications. There are five (5) openings. The shifts available are below:

1. Shift #1: Friday through Monday, 11:00PM 7:00AM (32 Hours)
2. Shift #2: Monday, 3:00PM 11:00PM (Grayson), Friday, 3:00PM 9:00PM (Seminary), Saturday & Sunday, 7:00AM 3:00PM (30 Hours)
3. Shift #3: Tuesday through Thursday, 3:00PM 10:30PM & Sunday, 4:30PM 12:00AM (Linden)
4. Shift #4: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00AM 9:00PM (Grayson)
5. Shift #5: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am 8:00pm (Linden)

As an Essential Employee, staff will be expected to be at work during weekends, nights, holidays, or inclement weather if they have been scheduled.

The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients' safety, physical and emotional well-being and report directly to medical staff. Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required Associate's degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements) Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.