Residential Counselor - QMHP-C/Trainee

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed. If you would like to work for an organization where the decisions YOU make can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!

We are an organization that:

• Has talented, hardworking employees
• Advocates for mental health issues
• Offers competitive benefits and pay
• Has a generous PTO and Holiday package
• Offers a 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
• Now offers pet insurance!
• Elk Hill is celebrating 50 years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

Elk Hill is currently recruiting for QMHP Residential Counselors at our Elk Hill Charlottesville Group Home. We are seeking positive role models to work directly with the youth of Elk Hill in our trauma informed residential group homes. We need employees that provide direct support and want to lead our youthful clients through life-changing decisions during this key point in their lives. Residential Counselors will be intervening during crisis situations and supporting them through various other activities. We hope that you also want to set the highest standards to help our clients meet the goals and objectives outlined in their service plans! We have full-time and part-time positions available.

If you decide to apply, we are hoping that you:

• Possess a minimum of an associate degree in a human services or special education field AND one year of clinical experience providing direct support in behavioral health services to children.
• Have previous experience working with youth in a residential/group home setting,
• Understand psychiatric diagnoses and have worked with the mental health population
• Can advocate for our youth and be a positive role model

To learn more about Elk Hill and all it has to offer, visit our website at www.elkhill.org or “like” our page on Facebook!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Employees must have received or willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination is required. Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is most concerned with the overall health and safety of the youth and families we serve, and staff associated with our organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location