Mental Health Counselor I

CRF Behavioral Healthcare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

CRF Behavioral Healthcare in San Diego, CA seeks a Counselor I for a part-time, on-site role. The position runs 16 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday from midnight to 8:00 am, with duties including initial behavioral health assessments and providing individual/group/milieu services.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field and current First Aid/CPR certification. Must navigate stairs in a two-story building and pass criminal/background clearance; prior experience with

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with a mental health population is strongly preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required and must be kept current during employment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Ability to work independently, self-directed and highly organized.
• This program is housed in a two-story building that does not have an elevator. Ability to navigate stairs is required.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial behavioral health assessments of new clients as assigned.
• Provide individual contacts, group and milieu psychosocial services within scope of practice.
• Act as admission coordinator and/or team lead when designated.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Stairs navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field

Job description

Description

• Base Pay $28.85 - $29.13 / Hour
• Job Category Counselors
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Hours

16 hours per week; Saturday and Sunday, Midnight to 8:00 am. This is an on-site position and requires in-person attendance to perform the essential functions of the job.

As a Counselor I, you will

• Depending on experience, you may assist with initial behavioral health assessments of new clients.
• Provide individual contacts, group, and milieu psychosocial behavior health services and activities for clients within scope of practice.
• Act as admission coordinator and/or team lead when designated.
• Assist clients with discharge planning and conducts care coordination. Works closely with various providers in the region or system to facilitate access to services.
• Consult and coordinate with family and/or support system regarding client treatment and discharge planning.
• Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessment. First responder to intervene in crises when needed and indicated at the program in order to ensure the safety of clients and staff.

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Crisis Centers are Short Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs (Del Sur Crisis Center, Esperanza Crisis Center,Halcyon Crisis Center, Hawthorne Crisis Center, Jary Barreto Crisis Center, New Vistas Crisis Center, and Turning Point Crisis Center) that provide intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout San Diego County. They deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis of such magnitude so as not to be manageable on an outpatient basis. Their services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• 1 year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• First Aid/CPR certification is required and must be kept current during employment; can be obtained prior to starting work
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Ability to work independently, self-directed and highly organized
• This program is housed in a two-story building that does not have an elevator. Ability to navigate stairs is required.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Summary

Meets the bio-psychosocial needs of clients by providing indicated behavioral health services, case management services and/or crisis intervention, and documents services appropriately. Works with individuals to assist them in accessing appropriate support services and entitlements, medical care, community resources, and family support systems in an effort to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.

Residential programs are required to be operational 24 hours a day, 365 days per year including all CRF recognized holidays. Given this requirement, employees are expected to work on all CRF recognized holidays depending on staffing needs.