Counselor (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) - Full-time

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED CREDENTIALS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 

Destiny Services, Inc.- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor

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 Counseling Skills?  Do you take pride in caring for, educating and encouraging others?

Destiny Services is in search of a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor 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 in an office setting providing instruction and assistance in daily living skills, medication management, health monitoring, socialization skills, access to community resources, etc.   Additionally, this position develops treatment plans, completes quarterly reviews and maintains regular documentation of service delivery.    

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 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; 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; or
• In the absence of a degree, at least completion of a 12 week QMHPP training approved by DBHDS with at least on year of experience.
• ability to facilitate group sessions on varoius topics
• ability to create a menu of balanced meals and prepare for clients
• 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 manage a group of individuals with mental illness.  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, 1124 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 or call (804) 732-8500.  Applications can also be downloaded from our website, .   Completed applications and resumes must be emailed to   or returned to the street address above in order to be considered for an interview.  These items can also be faxed to the office at (804) 732-8585.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed Destiny Services applications.    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

Must be able to work at least 5 shifts per week and be available weekdays.

• Must have at least an Associates Degree in the Human Services field
• In the absence of a degree, at least completion of a 12 week QMHPP training approved by DBHDS?
• Must have 1 or more years experience in the human services field.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Background check required.
• On-site Pre-Employment and Random Substance Abuse Testing conducted