Behavioral Health Counselor

True Mission HR; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mariposa Women and Family Center seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide individual, group, and family counseling and comprehensive evaluations for clients facing barriers to employability. The role combines case management, collaboration with referral networks, and documentation using EXYM in a busy in-person Orange, CA setting.

Requirements include a Master's degree in a relevant field, BBS registration, and at least one year of counseling experience, with strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field is required.
• Minimum one year of related experience conducting individual and group counseling.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS).
• Experience with alcoholism or chemical dependency and women's issues is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate diverse groups through structured sessions.
• Ability to assess crisis situations, provide intervention and referrals, and perform counseling/case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to clients to overcome barriers to employability and self-sufficiency, maintaining a client caseload (~35 clients).
• Conduct thorough mental health/substance abuse evaluations to identify strengths and vocational abilities/impairments.
• Develop coordination and service plans focused on work-related activities.
• Provide consultation to assure appropriate and effective referral services for clients.
• Obtain release forms to facilitate communication regarding clients' progress.
• Using EXYM, ensure that all notes are complete and accurate.
• Provide monthly summaries and feedback to referring workers.
• Provide monthly statistical reports and updates to the supervisor.
• Maintain contact or follow-up on inactive cases.
• Prepare correspondence and feedback related to cases.
• Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Perform special projects or duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Data reporting

Education

Master's degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Mariposa Women and Family Center (Mariposa) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering women, men, children, and families through comprehensive support services, including mental health and substance use counseling, as well as enhanced care management. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can access resources, education, and advocacy to foster personal growth, strengthen family bonds, and achieve their full potential.

Position summary

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Behavioral Health Counselorto join our team and help us achieve our mission and goals by ensuring the high-quality counseling services to all clients. The ideal is responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services to clients to overcome barriers to employability and self-sufficiency. This role involves conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions, maintaining a client caseload, and performing thorough mental health and substance abuse evaluations.

Job Duties

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to clients to overcome barriers to employability and self-sufficiency. Maintain a client caseload (35 +/- clients), including charting and required documentation
• Conduct thorough mental health/substance abuse evaluations resulting in the identification of client strengths and vocational abilities/impairments
• Develop coordination and service plans with clients focused on work-related activities
• Provide consultation to assure appropriate and effective referral services for clients
• Ensure appropriate release forms are obtained from clients to facilitate communication regarding clients' progress
• Using EXYM, ensure that all notes are complete and accurate
• Provide monthly summaries and feedback to referring workers
• Provide monthly statistical reports and updates to the supervisor following required protocol, including procedural or resource problems
• Maintain contact or follow-up on inactive cases through letters or phone calls
• Prepare correspondence and feedback in a timely manner related to cases
• Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions as required
• Perform special projects or duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum one year of related working experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions required
• Demonstrated written ability in charting
• Master's degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required
• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS)
• Education, training, and/or work experience in the field of alcoholism or chemical dependency and women's issues
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate diverse groups through structured sessions effectively
• Ability to assess crisis situations, provide intervention and referrals, and perform counseling/case management
• Ability to conduct intakes and assessments
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• High level of professionalism with demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service via phone, email, and in-person interactions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material professionally
• Effective management of deadlines and multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining professionalism in line with agency and county policies
• Capacity to network with external agencies and individuals as required
• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing work environment
• Above-average computer skills, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and data/electronic records programs in use
• Minimum 2 years of sobriety if a recovering alcoholic/drug addict
• Subject to background clearance including Live Scan Fingerprinting

Terms

• Schedule:Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Work location:In-person (Orange, CA)
• Pay: $72,800 / year
• Status:Full-time, Exempt

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance