Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus Available per Agency Policy

Make a Real Difference, Every Day

At our Clubhouse, members aren't just clients - they're partners. As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor, you'll work alongside people living with serious mental illness to build the real-world skills that lead to independence: cooking, budgeting, socializing, and working. You'll see progress up close, and you'll know your work matters.

This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role for someone who thrives in a community setting, values creativity in their work, and believes in people's capacity to grow.

What You'll Do

Coach and mentor members through daily living skills - food preparation, safety, health, socialization, and more - in a structured but supportive Clubhouse environment

  • Lead skill-building groups focused on pre-vocational readiness and independent living
  • Develop individualized treatment goals in collaboration with each member's care team and case manager
  • Plan and participate in special activities, including field trips and community outings (yes, the fun stuff counts as the job)
  • Complete timely documentation - monthly summaries, treatment plans, and Medicaid-compliant records
  • Provide Mental Health Skill Building services as needed
  • Transport members in agency vehicles as part of regular programming

Who You Are

You're energized by people, not worn down by them. You bring patience, creativity, and a genuine belief that recovery is possible. You're equally comfortable facilitating a group and filling out paperwork.

You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field
  • Experience working with individuals with mental health, intellectual disability, or substance use challenges (preferred)
  • QMHP, QMHP-T, or CPRP certification (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to operate a 15-passenger van
  • Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal
  • Comfort working both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Virginia Retirement, Life Insurance, Health/Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO leave, and Educational Assistance.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will coach and mentor members on daily living skills within a structured Clubhouse environment and develop individualized treatment goals. They will also lead skill-building groups, manage documentation, and participate in community outings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field and possess a valid driver's license. Professional certifications such as QMHP, QMHP-T, or CPRP are required or must be obtainable.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingCase ManagementTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionGroup FacilitationMedicaid ComplianceMentoringIndependent Living SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTransportationSafety Management

Rehabilitation Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 43 employers

18
<$80k
9
$80k-100k
12
$100k-120k
11
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs

401k / retirement match
98%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Below most Rehabilitation Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k
Median resident rent
$794/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alleghany Highlands Community Services

Mental Health Care
Covington, Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Virginia Retirement
Life Insurance
Health/Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
PTO leave
Educational Assistance
$2,000 sign-on bonus