Bilingual Family & Child Counselor (Field-Based)

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING in Long Beach, CA is seeking a CARE Counselor Level 1 to provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and counseling to clients referred by DCFS and other sources. The role includes field and office-based sessions, crisis intervention, parenting groups, and thorough documentation.

The candidate must hold a Master’s in social work or counseling, be an associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, and be bilingual in English and Spanish, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling.
• Current associate registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• 1 year experience in conducting group and individual counseling with children and families.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and case management services to clients referred to the program.
• Provide direct counseling services to individuals, groups and families.
• Provide counseling sessions in the field (clients home, school, etc.) and in multiple HYC office settings.
• Assess and respond to client safety issues and facilitate crisis intervention when appropriate.
• Facilitate parenting groups and child focused groups according to the Nurturing Parenting curriculum.
• Provide resource and referral information for clients and families.
• Complete service and coordination plans, progress notes, and other required documentation according to agency standards.
• Attend assigned meetings and other related duties.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Learn and comply with Agency policies, procedures and ethical standards, HIPAA laws and guidelines.

Skills

Counseling (group and individual)

Crisis assessment & intervention

Multitasking & time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Flexible schedule

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING in Long Beach, CA is seeking a CARE Counselor Level 1 to provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and counseling to clients referred by DCFS and other sources. The role includes field and office-based sessions, crisis intervention, parenting groups, and thorough documentation.

The candidate must hold a Master’s in social work or counseling, be an associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, and be bilingual in English and Spanish, with flexibility for