Description
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened or Deaf/Blind Therapist
Services for Persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened or Deaf/Blind at Valley Community Services Board in Staunton Virginia is seeking to hire a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the position of Regional Counselor for the Deaf. This position is a full-time with benefits position and will be supervised by the State Coordinator for Services for Persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened or Deaf/Blind.
VCSB by the Numbers
Based on a third-party employee engagement survey conducted in 2025:
- 77% of employees report being highly engaged.
- 83% of employees report feeling supported by their supervisor
- 83% of employees would recommend working at VCSB to others.
- 79% of employees report they are equipped with the resources needed to effectively perform their jobs effectively.
Benefits
- Health insurance as low as $40/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
- Sign-on bonus of $2,500.
- Salary range for non-licensed clinicians from $55,124.93 - $59,022.04.
- Salary range for licensed clinicians from $60,637.42 - $84,524.66.
- 14 paid holidays.
- Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
- Professional development assistance provided at no cost.
Essential Functions
- Conducts intake interviews and performs clinical assessments to determine client's need for service for VCSB.
- Provides individual, marital, and family therapy for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and deafblind and their families for Region I Community Services Boards (CSB) and Blue Ridge Behavioral Health (BRBH) as needed.
- Conducts intake interviews and performs clinical assessments to determine client's need for service for Virginia School for the Deaf at least weekly.
- Provides individual and family therapy for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and deafblind and their families within Virginia School for the Deaf at least weekly.
- Provides consultation to VCSB and/or Region I clinical staff working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and deafblind.
- Works one day per week with Rappahannock Area CSB (RACSB) under a letter of agreement signed yearly by Executive Directors of VCSB and RACSB.
- Develop programs and activities that meet the identified needs of the population.
- Consult with service delivery agencies within Region I and provide support for communication access and consultation for working with persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and deafblind.
- Coordinate the American Sign Language Interpreter Requests for VCSB.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in human services or related field from an accredited program.
- License-eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Fluent in American Sign Language both expressively and receptively.
- Valid Virginia driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are otherwise qualified for the position but unable to drive due to disability.
Preferred Qualifications
For this position, the most competitive candidates will possess:
- Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an LPC, LCSW or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- Have a sensitivity to, knowledge of and/or lived experience in Deaf Culture and through behavior and interactions demonstrate this cultural and linguistic competence.
- Fastidious detail management and organizational skills are strongly preferred.
- An appreciation for and support of diversity in all its forms, and a demonstrated ability to interact with or serve individuals with diverse backgrounds, including clients, coworkers, and members of the community.