Job description

Mental Health Counselor, Bilingual (Spanish, Farsi, Dari, or Arabic) (5786) (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program/Location: StepForward East (El Cajon)
Mental Health Services for CalWORKs Program

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. No evenings, no weekends!

Pay Rate: $31.00 per hour

This position qualifies for CRF's newest benefit: Company contributions to your student loans!

At CRF, we are constantly evolving and developing innovative approaches to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges.

We offer a diverse, inclusive work place 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!

Program Overview:

Located in El Cajon, CA, Step Forward East provides a full range of behavioral health services for CalWORKs/Welfare-to-Work participants and their families. We work on reducing barriers toward employment, and we help parents and guardians to become self-sufficient and thrive. Services are provided for adults and their families in a caring and respectful atmosphere, encouraging independence, initiative, and recovery.

Step Forward provides excellent training in the Mental Health field with strong emphasis in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Motivational Interviewing. Low caseload and reduced documentation requirements means you can focus on client services instead of paperwork!

As our Mental Health Counselor at StepForward East, your primary role is to assist clients as they enter the CalWorks/StepForward treatment program. You'll conduct initial intake assessments, provide diagnosis, care coordination, and case management services.

• In a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere, you will conduct therapeutic interventions with clients and members of their family, through individual, group, and family modalities
• As needed, you'll re-evaluate and update client's diagnosis and treatment plan
• Coordinate services with other support systems such as schools, social service programs, Welfare-to-Work, and treatment providers
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Conduct effective screenings and timely crisis intervention services with clients and their families on-site, or off-site.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You must be bilingual in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, or Spanish to serve our clients at this location
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
• Registration with the BBS required
• Previous experience conducting Behavioral Health Screenings/Psychosocial Assessments for adults experiencing mild-moderate mental health symptoms, including substance use disorders is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in County Health and Human Services documentation requirements and EHR systems strongly preferred

• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Reliable transportation is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. A valid California driver’s license in good standing and proof of insurance are required for employees driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• “Platinum +” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• FREE continuing education courses
• Paid training and supervision hours are available
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination and booster shot before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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