Activities Counselor - (Richmond, VA)

Summary: The Activities Counselor is responsible for serving as a positive role model for residents. The Activities Counselor contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans, and works via role modeling and direct counseling to develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors within residents. Education & Background: A high-school graduate or GED, have 6 months background working with children within at least 1 year of background providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness and a proven min of 90 hours of related classroom training; An associate's degree in a related position with 3 mnths background working with children within at least 1 yr of background providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness; or A bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree in a non-related position with enrollment in a master's or doctoral program taking at least 3