Licensed Prof Counselor

1 month ago


Washington, United States DC Department of Human Resources Full time

General Job Information

Job Summary

Provides professional, recovery based, client focused therapy services that value and reflect cultural and ethnic diversity. Utilizes best treatment practices which promote recovery, reduce stigma, and enhance quality of life and promotes a positive therapeutic milieu. Recommends new and/or modified therapeutic activities for individuals in care. Develops group activities taking into account the special needs of patient population. Conducts groups and develops curriculum based lesson plans. Communicates with the multi-disciplinary recovery team during IRP (Individual Recovery Plans). Reviews and provides information to the team regarding treatment services, the individual’s skill, behavioral changes, level of functioning and therapeutic effectiveness in the treatment regimen. Provides on-going clinical data that would assist in improving clinical treatment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of counseling theories, principles, and professional practices involved in planning and providing diagnostic and treatment services for psychiatric patients. At least one year of experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade level (DS-9) and directly related to the work of the position.

Licensures, Certifications and other requirements

Requires licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia, Office of Professional Licensing Registration Programs.

Education

Candidates must have completed a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree with major in an academic field relating to the health science or allied science pertinent to the position.

Work Experience

Experience as a Counselor/Therapist providing therapeutic treatment services for individuals who represent a full range of diagnostic categories and degrees of psychiatric disabilities.

Work Environment


Work is performed in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

Promotion Potential: None

Duration of Appointment: Career Appointment (Permanent)


THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK .

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Tour of Duty: Monday thru Friday

8:15 am to 4:45 pm

(Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed)

  Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

Criminal background check; Traffic record check (as applicable); Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test; Random drug and alcohol test; and Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE AMENDMENT ACT OF 1988

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for a job with the Government of the District of Columbia, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or you must request an exemption from your representative.

EEO Statement:  The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.



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