Mental Health Counselor (Any Payer Program)

Full Time

(open until filled)

About the Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Programs, performs outpatient counseling services to children ages 0-21 and their families. This position is critical to helping children excel and will join a team of very energetic, passionate and committed clinicians who care about the wellbeing of the children and families they serve.

About the Agency

Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance, Inc (PVPSA) has been the leader of youth prevention and intervention services in the Pajaro Valley for the last 31 years. We believe that every young person in our community should have the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of students and families in the Pajaro Valley by providing health education, prevention services, mental health services, and by advocating for public policies that protect the health of our community. The agency is committed to helping employees fulfill a balanced approach in managing their careers and personal life.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Conduct evaluations, assessments and counseling services of referred children, adolescents and their families in a school, home or community-based clinic setting

· Provide client-centered counseling services focusing on the present. Listen, respond empathically and engage in problem solving. Identify symptoms and assist in self-management skills for mental illness.

· Facilitate group meetings, family meetings and individual counseling session that enhance behavioral stability for clients.

· Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and workshops

· Participate as a team member in case management conferences

· Maintain documentation inclusive of Assessments, Treatment Plans and Progress Notes in an written and/or electronic health record system in a timely manner as required by program 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

• 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

Requires a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or closely related behavioral science field

OR be enrolled in a practicum course of an accredited master’s degree program within a counseling field (MFT, MSW, LPCC) and/or be a registered intern with CA BBS; must have at least one-year experience working in counseling setting. Bilingual, English and Spanish, desirable. This position will receive clinical supervision.

Salary and Benefits:

$50,000-$58,458 Salary commensurate with experience.

PVPSA offers competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life for employee and family coverage is also available. Employer also contributes to the employee’s retirement plan.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter via Indeed, our website at www.pvpsa.org/careers or mail, attention:

PVPSA Human Resources

mail: 335 East Lake, Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,458.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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