Emma Ruth Brewer, 81, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Delatte and Ernest “Buck” Beatty. Mrs. Brewer is survived by her husband, Willie J. Brewer; three daughters, Sherry High of Greensboro, NC, Teresa Brewer and Billie Jo Brewer, both of Emporia; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Mizell and Joyce Tomlin and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia. Interment will follow at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 South Crater Rd, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 or to The Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd, # 130, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.owenfh.com.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
LCSW or LPC
(In-Patient)
Psychiatric residential treatment facility for adolescent girls and boys located 15 minutes north of Emporia, Virginia seeks experienced licensed clinician (LCSW or LPC) to provide therapy and case management services on an inpatient basis. Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling experience and certification preferred. Population served includes adolescent girls and boys with complex developmental trauma, co-occurring mental illness, and substance abuse issues. Position provides individual, group, and family therapy within a psychiatric residential setting.
Virginia license is required. Two years’ formal experience counseling adolescents is required. Residential experience is preferred.
Seeking experienced candidates. Highly competitive pay & benefits including employer sponsored Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance and employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and drug free work place. Post offer criminal background and drug screenings required. Position open until filled.
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services Job# 2018-4 Attn: Chris Thompson E-mail: careers@jacksonfeild.org Fax: (434) 634-6237
Career Opportunity
Residential Counselors
(Youth Service Workers)
If you are interested in making a positive impact on the lives of Virginia’s youth, then we want you to become part of our Team! Rural Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility located in Jarratt, Virginia seeks positive role models to work directly with adolescent boys and girls in a psychiatric residential treatment program. The Youth Service Worker is responsible for role-modeling healthy behavior, teaching life skills, administering a trauma informed behavioral support program, and leading youth in and participating in social, cultural, and recreational activities. This position supervises youth in the residential unit and on off-campus activities and appointments.
Must possess the availability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and nights. Supreme flexibility required. Seeking candidates with Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology, Sociology or other Human Services field. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Compensation package includes 401(k) retirement plan & employer sponsored health, dental, vision & life insurance. JBHS is a Drug Free Workplace. Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening. EOE. Positions open until filled.
E-mail cover letter and resume to:
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services Job# 2018-6 Attn: Chris Thompson E-mail: careers@jacksonfeild.org