Mental Health Skill Builder (QPPMH/QMHP/QMHP-T)

Destiny Services Job Posting – Mental Health Skill Builder

Are you an accomplished direct care provider, looking to find more meaning and fulfillment in your work? Have you been waiting for an opportunity to acquire some additional experience in the mental health field? Do you take pride in caring for, educating and encouraging others?

Destiny Services is in search of a Mental Health Skill Builder to join our Petersburg, VA Office team. Duties include providing training and support to individuals with mental illness. More specifically, this position will work with adults within the community providing instruction and assistance in daily living skills, medication management, health monitoring, access to community resources, etc. Additionally, this position assists with the development of treatment plans, completion of quarterly reviews and maintains regular documentation of service delivery. It is important to note, this position requires skill builders to transport their assigned individuals in their personal vehicles during delivery of services. The Agency does not reimburse for mileage as skill builders are encouraged to track their mileage associated with the performance of their duties in order to report it on their taxes.

Destiny Services proudly provides a comprehensive array of mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, prevention and family services appropriate to conditions of individuals and families in the greater Richmond and Tri-cities Area. These services promote the best interests of the individual and are designed to increase independence, improve quality of life, and support community integration and inclusion. This is our passion, our mission. We want those who choose to join our team to proudly represent this passion and our mission.

Why you want to work for Destiny Services

Destiny provides a dynamic environment to grow and learn. We are committed to quality, professionalism and service in all aspects of our agency; an agency that strives to empower all of our team members to provide meaningful contributions and take pride in their work. We are a close knit and collaborative team that provides an excellent opportunity to quickly grow in your career.

Destiny offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees which includes healthcare, retirement, annual leave, annual bonuses, etc.

Requirements include:

• Associates Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) from an accredited college or university in the human services field (social work, gerontology, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, special education, sociology, counseling) with at least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness; or
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an unrelated field that includes at least 15 semester credits (or equivalent) in a human services field with at least three years of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness; or
• In the absence of a degree, at least completion of a 12 week QPPMH training approved by DBHDS with at least on year of experience (including the 12 weeks of supervised experience) providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness
• ability to establish effective clinical relationships with clients
• capability of maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients, collaterals and other professionals
• ability to respond effectively to crisis, make independent decisions, work cooperatively and remain flexible
• excellent organizational skills sufficient to prioritize and complete work tasks independently, while balancing competing needs and attending to detail
• effective and timely documentation skills

Successful candidates must have excellent interpersonal, crisis response and communication skills with an ability to build successful professional relationships at all levels. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to constructively approach a challenge, prioritize, manage time, pay close attention to details and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multiple tasks environment.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate that they are self-motivated, with a willingness to develop professionally and constantly apply new knowledge to their work.

Sound exciting? We would like to talk to you!

Interested applicants should obtain a Destiny Services application from the Human Resources Department, 315 Brown Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 or call (804) 203-4477. Applications can also be downloaded from our website, www.destinyservices.org. These items can be faxed to the office at (804) 203-4489. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed Destiny Services applications; nor is see resume acceptable. This is an on-going recruitment effort therefore interviews are conducted as qualified applicants apply.

Destiny Services, Inc. is committed to developing a multi-cultural workplace.

Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EOE

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person