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Mental Health Counselor (School Based)
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Job Description
Mental Health Counselor (School Based)
30 hours per week
Health Benefits Eligible
Scope of Job
The Mental Health Counselor provides a variety of mental health services in support of children, adolescents and their families, including case management, counseling, and/or assisting in the implementation of appropriate treatment or service plans. The majority of the work is done at school sites.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide counseling and support services to children, adolescents and their families in a school, home or office setting
Gather and analyze information on students’ presenting circumstances, social and psychiatric history, and/or immediate needs
Communicate and/or consult with a variety of organizations and/or agencies to attain additional services for students and families
Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and workshops
Participate as a team member in case management conferences
Maintain documentation regarding Mental Health Assessments,
Service Plans and Progress Notes in a timely manner as required by Medi-Cal standards Adhere to all confidentiality requirements.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Symptoms and behaviors of mental illnesses
Basic social rehabilitation, socialization, and practical life management skills
Principles and methods of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention and assessing psychosocial behaviors
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Criteria
Medi-Cal/EPSDT service delivery and productivity standards
Strength based and cultural appropriate services
School policies and procedures
Ability to:
Work with children, adolescents, and families
Assess students behavioral and emotional strengths and challenges to make knowledgeable recommendations and/or design appropriate service plans
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties
Prepare a variety of administrative and professional reports
Bilingual/Bicultural skills a plus and eligible for additional compensation as noted
Training and Experience
A Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Psychology or closely rated behavioral science field.
Two years full time experience in a recognized public or private agency providing mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, psycho-social assessment, or case management services
Licensing:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Licensed Psychologist
Benefits:
Sign-on bonus
Full-time/part time positions available
60k-100k per year
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life.
30 hours per week
Health Benefits Eligible
Scope of Job
The Mental Health Counselor provides a variety of mental health services in support of children, adolescents and their families, including case management, counseling, and/or assisting in the implementation of appropriate treatment or service plans. The majority of the work is done at school sites.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide counseling and support services to children, adolescents and their families in a school, home or office setting
Gather and analyze information on students’ presenting circumstances, social and psychiatric history, and/or immediate needs
Communicate and/or consult with a variety of organizations and/or agencies to attain additional services for students and families
Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and workshops
Participate as a team member in case management conferences
Maintain documentation regarding Mental Health Assessments,
Service Plans and Progress Notes in a timely manner as required by Medi-Cal standards Adhere to all confidentiality requirements.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Symptoms and behaviors of mental illnesses
Basic social rehabilitation, socialization, and practical life management skills
Principles and methods of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention and assessing psychosocial behaviors
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Criteria
Medi-Cal/EPSDT service delivery and productivity standards
Strength based and cultural appropriate services
School policies and procedures
Ability to:
Work with children, adolescents, and families
Assess students behavioral and emotional strengths and challenges to make knowledgeable recommendations and/or design appropriate service plans
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties
Prepare a variety of administrative and professional reports
Bilingual/Bicultural skills a plus and eligible for additional compensation as noted
Training and Experience
A Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Psychology or closely rated behavioral science field.
Two years full time experience in a recognized public or private agency providing mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, psycho-social assessment, or case management services
Licensing:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Licensed Psychologist
Benefits:
Sign-on bonus
Full-time/part time positions available
60k-100k per year
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life.
