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Resource Guide
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Volunteer & Employment Opportunities *VOCAL is always looking for extra help from volunteers, if you would like to volunteer with VOCAL please contact us at network@vocalvirginia.org or call us at (804) 343-1777 or toll free at 1-877-VOCLNET*
Position No: 776011 Duties: Provide case management including outreach, linkage to other service providers, and client advocacy; assist in management of psychiatric crises; provide medication education and monitoring,; teach independent living and interpersonal/social skills, maintain consumer records; collaborate with other team members to conduct comprehensive consumer assessments and develop treatment plans; utilize personal experience and professional training to assist consumers to develop/practice community living and empowerment skills necessary for recovery, and to provide consultation to treatment team to understand client perspectives. Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities: Candidates should have experience and training as well as specific knowledge of serious mental illness, medication management, teaching independent living skills, and case management. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must have self-knowledge to manage own mental illness and be well along in own recovery. Education and Experience: Personal experience as a current or past recipient of services for a serious mental illness and any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major work in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field. Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass DMV record check; Must be able to obtain Certification in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within 30 days of hire. Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprinted based national criminal history record check. (Requirement effective as of April 1997) Preferences: Experience providing services in a community based team treatment for adults with serious mental illnesses. Experience teaching independent living skills. Experience providing peer support services. English/Spanish language fluency. Apply at www.pwcgov.org/jobs
VETERANS WANTED!
I am looking for veterans from the consumer
community who would be interested in being guest speakers to
tell their stories in support of the mental health needs of
returning troops. I am looking for representatives from all
service branches, any conflicts, male and female. Please contact
me directly.
Thanks for your help.
Jo-Amrah S. McElroy M.Ed., Mental Health Planner
Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance
Abuse Services
Richmond 804-786-2316, FAX: 804 -786-1836
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