Behavioral Health Counselor

JOB SUMMARY :

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

• Under general supervision, provide Substance Use Disorder counseling services including clinical and case management services;
• conduct psychosocial evaluations and assessments; provide ongoing rehabilitation treatment and interventions; conduct individual, group, and family rehabilitation services;

and provide consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans. This position is a licensed clinician and performs duties involving considerable latitude and independence.

This position reports to the Behavioral Health Services Manager.

Essential Job Functions :

• Develop SUD curriculum for groups / workshops / events, appropriate for clients served; become proficient in established curricula.
• Coordinate treatment and participate in case conferences with mental health, social service, medical, and other SUD providers.
• Provide clinical rehab and case management services.
• Interview clients and family members; conduct initial and ongoing psychological strength-based assessments.
• Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans collaboratively with assigned clients.
• Identify and pursue the necessary resources to implement treatment plans.
• Conduct individual, group, and family rehabilitation services.
• Provide education on behavioral health care symptoms and the role of medication in alleviating such symptoms.
• Prepare and main psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic and monitoring client progress.
• Participate in clinical case presentations and peer reviews.
• Document clinical assessments, evaluations and develop treatment service plans for all clients served in a timely manner.
• Maintain and keep current clinical charts promptly.
• Document and maintain clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations.
• Prepare reports, case summaries, correspondence, and other written material.
• Conduct mental status examination and formulates DSM related diagnoses.
• 65% of the time will be spent providing direct claimable services.
• Provide services in school, home, clinic, and field settings, often independently.
• Coordinate services with schools, county departments, community agencies, and primary care clinics in coordinating referrals and ensuring continuity of care for the client.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master Degree in social work, marriage and family counseling, clinical or counseling psychology or related and experience in providing substance use assessment, and individual and group counseling

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bilingual in an Asian language preferred.
• At least one years’ experience working with clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience in providing individual, group rehabilitation services and clinical case management in API communities preferred

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations :

Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California as a licensed Psychologist , LCSW , LMFT or LPCC

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