Mental Health Counselor (School Based)

30 hours per week

Health Benefits Eligible

Scope of Job

The Mental Health Counselor provides a variety of mental health services in support of children, adolescents and their families, including case management, counseling, and/or assisting in the implementation of appropriate treatment or service plans. The majority of the work is done at school sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support services to children, adolescents and their families in a school, home or office setting
• Gather and analyze information on students’ presenting circumstances, social and psychiatric history, and/or immediate needs
• Communicate and/or consult with a variety of organizations and/or agencies to attain additional services for students and families
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and workshops
• Participate as a team member in case management conferences
• Maintain documentation in regards to Mental Health Assessments,
• Service Plans and Progress Notes in a timely manner as required by Medi-Cal standards Adhere to all confidentiality requirements.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

• Symptoms and behaviors of mental illnesses
• Basic social rehabilitation, socialization and practical life management skills
• Principles and methods of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention and assessing psychosocial behaviors
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Criteria
• Medi-Cal/EPSDT service delivery and productivity standards
• Strength based and cultural appropriate services
• School policies and procedures

Ability to:

• Work with children, adolescents and families
• Assess students behavioral and emotional strengths and challenges to make knowledgeable recommendations and/or design appropriate service plans
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties
• Prepare a variety of administrative and professional reports
• Bilingual/Bicultural skills a plus and eligible for additional compensation as noted

Training and Experience

• A Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Psychology or closely rated behavioral science field.
• Two years full time experience in a recognized public or private agency providing mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, psycho-social assessment, or case management services

Licensing:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Licensed School Counselor

Benefits:

Sign-on bonus

Full-time/partime positions available

40k-80k per year

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life.