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Summit House, a psychiatric rehabilitation program informed by the Fountain House Model, is seeking to hire a full-time general advocate to encourage recovery and community engagement for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Summit House gives members a place to learn skills, try new things and to increase social supports in a supportive environment. Staff and members (called clients in other settings) work side by side to prepare meals and snacks, complete clean up, environmental and maintenance tasks, gardening, landscaping, clerical support, social recreation activities and community integration opportunities for members of Summit House. Interventions used include skills training, staff demonstration, practice/role-plays, and feedback, as well as ongoing prompting and cueing. Role modeling of appropriate social and coping behaviors is an important aspect of the position.

The general advocate’s position primary responsibilities may include menu planning, ordering food, cooking, cleaning, gardening, clerical support, community integration activities, and social recreation activities and leading groups.

Group topics are at the discretion of the general advocate and the needs and wants of the members. Group focus may be psychoeducation, recreational, social or other areas focused on wellbeing and community integration. Some groups are member led.

Each general advocate will have primary responsibility for a specific caseload of members and documentation required by Virginia Medicaid regulations and DBHDS requirements. Documentation will include daily notes, treatment plans, quarterlies and discharges.

The right candidate will be passionate about working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to enhance their recovery and growth towards independence in the community. The ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential, as well as being able to offer person-centered and trauma-informed treatment approaches in the therapeutic milieu.

At a minimum, qualified candidates must be able to register as a QMHP-T (Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee). QMHP status preferred. Basic computer literacy and word processing skills required.
This position requires some physical work including pushing/pulling an wheelchair with occupant, walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting to execute job duties, as well as using kitchen and cleaning equipment.

Full time salaried position providing crisis intervention and evaluation to persons experiencing mental health or substance abuse emergencies. Position requires strong clinical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team is essential. Good diagnostic, evaluative, emergency intervention and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work effectively with service providers from other agencies, as well as, with people who are experiencing a high level of stress. Master’s degree in human services and professional license (LPC or LCSW) or license eligible required. Licensure supervision and on the job specialized training will be available.
Work schedule primarily daytime hours Monday through Friday. Excellent pay, benefits, 13 paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

Be part of the leadership team for a community mental health agency who is dedicated to serving the needs of a diverse population. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is seeking an experienced licensed clinician to serve as the Supervisor of Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) – Arbor House. Arbor House provides around the clock residential crisis programing and serves adults experiencing a mental health crisis. This position provides program leadership and oversight to the daily operations, including but not limited to clinical supervision to program staff, ensuring appropriate staffing for all shifts, overseeing the clinical interventions provided to participants, and assuring the program is meeting all regulatory requirements. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral format. Qualified applicants must hold a professional license (LPC or LCSW) within the State of Virginia or be Licensed Eligible. Preferred candidates will have a history of supervisory experience and/or program development within behavioral health and/or related field.

HRCSB is seeking a qualified individual to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team as the Co-occurring Disorders Specialist. Our ACT team, in a partnership with our Permanent Supportive Housing program, will provide community based wrap around services to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders who are in need of stable housing. The specific team role of Co-occurring Disorders Specialist, in coordination with the ACT Team Supervisor, is to serve as the ACT Team liaison in supporting clients in achieving outcomes related to substance use recovery.

If you enjoy being active and working one-on-one with others then this position could be a great fit for you. An ACT specialist models, teaches and coaches individuals in the skills individuals need to live meaningful lives in the community. Skill building interventions may include budgeting, community integration, coaching on ADL’s, monitoring and accessing health and wellness resources, medication compliance, and time management.

As the Co-occurring Disorders Specialist you will link clients to community recovery supports using motivational interviewing, harm reduction and person centered support. You will ensure integration of substance use treatment with clients’ goals and treatment planning.

We are looking for applicants with knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders; ability to work effectively individually and on a team; passion for supporting others; along with good time management. Current valid Virginia driver’s license required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services or a related specialty. Two years of experience with SMI/SUD population required. CSAC is a plus but not required. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.