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Job description
Mental Health Counselor II - Hamlin RRR
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L30 - Van Nuys, CA 91411
Overview
Salary Range $46,000.00 - $48,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
ID#3939A - Under supervision, the Case Manager/Mental Health Counselor will function as part of a mobile case management team to coordinate and provide mental health evaluation, intensive case management services including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, and individual and group or family counseling to CMI clients. The case manager's role is to provide the necessary ongoing pro-active supports in the continuum of care for CMI clients in the community, and to assist clients in remaining out of the hospital. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct and indirect client services. Participate in the assessment and evaluation of seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Determine individual's strengths, needs, and resources. Assess client's level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social/recreational needs. Develop a written, comprehensive service plan, which specifies the treatment services, activities, and assistance needed to accomplish the objective identified between client and case manager. Assess adequacy and appropriateness of clients living or funding arrangements and assist in securing alternative living or funding arrangements as needed. Assist clients in developing and maintaining independent living skills, including social/recreational and vocational or education goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individual's service plan. Provide individual, group, or family intervention to clients as needed, within the scope of practice. Identify and mobilize family and community resources to meet the needs of clients. Provide assertive service coordination to enable clients to participate at their highest level of independence within the community. Transport client to and from referrals as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field. Minimum three (3) years' professional experience in a mental health setting. Case management experience necessary. Knowledge and experience in assertive outreach to clients; ability to work with multi-ethnic, multi-cultural clients in their environment. Knowledge and experience working with substance abuse issues. Must have access to personal vehicle, good driving record, and insurable by the Center's auto insurance carrier. We offer:
Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population.
A team-oriented work environment
Training opportunities
Excellent compensation and benefits
Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time
$2K for bilingual bonus
Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
Career Development
Professional licensure assistance within two years
You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.
Worksite address
van nuys, CA, 91405, US
Who can apply
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