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. Most 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 regarding 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 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Psychologist
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Benefits:
Sign-on bonus
Full-time/part time positions available
60k-100k per year
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life.
