Primary Counselor

South Coast Post Acute; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned wage access

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Continuing education & training

Job summary

South Coast Post Acute in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Primary Counselor to provide therapeutic support, assess client needs, conduct individual and group counseling, and implement personalized behavioral plans.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team under the Program Director, maintain case notes, monitor progress, and help develop treatment plans to address stress, mental health, and life challenges. Two years of direct care in behavioral settings or related education is required.

Qualifications

• Two years direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting or two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health or a combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions and implement individualized behavioral programs.
• Assess client needs and maintain case notes; monitor progress and contribute to treatment plan development.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Program Director to support clients’ mental health and life challenges.

Skills

Direct care experience

Behavioral health coursework

Education and experience balance

Education

Behavioral health coursework

Two years college-level coursework including behavioral health

Job description

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Primary Counselor to join our dynamic team!

Salary Range: $24.00 per hour

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What Makes Us Special?

• UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
• Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If Yes, How You Will Contribute to the Team:

As a Primary Counselor, you will provide crucial therapeutic support to clients by assessing their needs, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and implementing individualized behavioral programs. You will work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Program Director to offer treatment options, help resolve problems, and assist clients in managing stress, mental health challenges, and other life issues. You will maintain case notes, monitor client progress, and actively participate in the development of treatment plans.

Must Have:

• Two years' direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting; or
• Two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health; or
• A combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

Nice to have:

• Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that we reasonably expect to pay for roles, as stated above.

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