Mental Health Counselor II - C-RRR

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Counselor II to join their multidisciplinary team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential rehabilitation services to clients, helping them develop vital social and coping skills. You will work closely with families, linking them to community resources and ensuring access to culturally appropriate services. This position offers a supportive and team-oriented work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and cultural humility. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$2K for bilingual bonus

Paid time Off - 12 holidays

Generous sick and vacation time

Health care, dental, life insurance

403b retirement

Career Development

Professional licensure assistance

Training opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• 2+ years experience with children facing severe emotional disturbance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group rehabilitation services to clients.
• Link families with community resources and conduct needs assessments.
• Assist families in overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Organizational Skills

Strong Writing Skills

Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: L3 - Van Nuys, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: $46000.00 - $48000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

ID#3557A - The Mental Health Counselor II, as a member of the client’s multidisciplinary treatment team, works with client, family and other team members to provide a range of primarily field based services including: Individual and Group Rehabilitation Services, Linkage to community resources, completion of a Case Management Needs Assessment, and assistance with linguistic and culturally appropriate services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide Individual and Group Rehabilitation Services to clients in accordance with the goals developed by the treatment team. Rehabilitation Services include, but are not limited to, training in social skills, coping skills, independent living skills, and pre-vocational skills. Services are provided primarily in the field (community locations such as client’s home).
2. Link families with community resources and act as a liaison with other community providers involved with the client such as DCFS, Schools, Probation, Regional Center, Coaches, and/or Mentors.
3. Conduct initial Case Management Needs Assessment and provide ongoing assessment of the family’s ability to meet their basic needs.
4. Participate in Child Family Team (CFT) meetings and work with client/family to implement agreed upon plan and support client/family in taking a leadership role in CFT meetings.
5. Assist family in overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers and in obtaining culturally appropriate services.
6. Provide transportation/work with family to access transportation as needed to ensure client/family access to needed services.
7. Maintain required minimum productivity requirements.
8. Must complete all documentation in compliance with Quality Assurance guidelines and deadlines established by contract and the Center.
9. Utilization of Collaborative Documentation with clients is required.
10. Attend and participate in weekly staff and team meetings and come prepared to regular individual and group supervision.
11. Demonstrate cultural humility in all aspects of employment: supervision, consultation, and service delivery.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field or equivalent, and valid Driver’s License and at least 2 years of experience working with children who experience severe emotional disturbance.
2. Bilingual Spanish speaking required.
3. Able to work effectively with a range of clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
4. Strong writing skills, organizational skills, computer skills.
5. Knowledge of community resources.

We offer:

• $2K for bilingual bonus
• Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Training opportunities.
• Excellent compensation and benefits.
• Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time.
• Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement.
• Career Development.
• Professional licensure assistance within two years.
• You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.