Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Community Based - Mental Health Counselor

Youth Alive is committed to providing trauma informed healing centered care that is culturally responsive and draws upon the wisdom of the community served.

We are currently seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) mental health counselor to provide direct services to the clients of our programs. Information about our programs is included at the end of this Job Description.

Encouraged to apply

Applicants from the community with personal experience in overcoming violence and/or with the criminal justice system are especially encouraged to apply

Qualifications

Must be either an AMFT, APCC, ASW (Supervision is provided by an LMFT) or hold one of the following licenses: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and also be registered with California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Experience working either in the community or in a variety of settings: homes, schools, neighborhoods, agencies, etc.

Experience working with youth and families from highly stressed communities, especially young people of color is essential.

• Experience supporting juvenile justice/criminal justice system-involved youth and adults preferred.
• Experience providing counseling to those impacted by trauma is essential.
• Experience with grief and loss counseling preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Essential

• Passionate interest in violence prevention and serving communities experiencing violence.
• Extremely punctual and reliable, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Well organized, demonstrated ability to prioritize, detail oriented.
• Strong written & verbal skills.
• Ability to work some evenings & weekends as needed.
• Must have insured car & DMV clearance.

Job Responsibilities

Community Based Counseling Services

• Provide mental health services for youth, adults and families as referred by YA programs and partners
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.

Conduct home visits and generally provide services in the field which may include transportation of self and client to and from counseling activities in the community. (A car is necessary.)

• Facilitate/co-facilitate therapeutic support groups with youth and young adults as needed
• Co-facilitate KWP healing circles as needed.

Documentation and Billing

Provide trauma-informed screening, assessment, and treatment of referred clients.

Complete and maintain all required documentation in a regular, timely manner and in accordance with agency policies.

Maintain client documentation and records in accordance with funding requirements and Youth ALIVE! policies.

Meet all documentation and paperwork requirements as set by the agency, in coordination with the Healing Director and Associate Director.

Learning and Training

• Collaborate closely with non-clinical frontline workers to ensure quality of care.
• Clinicians licensed for more than 2 years may be asked to support supervision of Associates.

Other

• Participate in bi-weekly case conferencing meetings with non-clinical frontline workers.
• Participate in agency staff meetings, annual retreats, and self-care activities.

Participate in BBS eligible clinical supervision. (1 hour of individual supervision and 2 hours of group supervision every two weeks).

Other responsibilities as assigned by Healing Director.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Talk, hear / Clear vision at 25 inches or less to view computer screen and read documents / Must be able to sit at desk and work on a computer for 4 hours per day / Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds

/ Working conditions typical of an office environment / Exposure to moderate levels of noise such as computers, printers, light traffic.

Salary and Benefits: $82,000-$87,897 per year dependent upon experience and qualifications. Full time exempt position; occasional nights and weekends required. Benefits included: Medical /Dental /Vision /Vacation /Sick Leave

/Retirement /Educational Reimbursement. Equal opportunity employer. Applicants with experience in law enforcement and/or formerly incarcerated/juvenile justice involved are encouraged to apply. Applicants with personal experience of violence exposure encouraged.

Youth Alive celebrates diversity in all its forms. Youth Alive is an equal opportunity employer, which means we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics. This commitment applies to all stages of the employment lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring and promotions. Those with first-hand experience of violence and/or incarceration are strongly encouraged to apply.