SUMMARY:
Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment.
Provide individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
EDUCATION/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
Must be registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Clinical Social Worker
Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
Minimum of two years experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient)
Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills
Intermediate PC skills required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process
Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy
Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
Participates in program development and staff in-services
Participates in staff meetings as required
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs
Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies
Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutions
Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director
May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis, trauma, or depression
May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.
) and provide on-site therapy in schools
Monthly Productivity Requirement is 64 hours or as determined by supervisor/program
May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy; students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site
Transport clients to accommodate community relationships.
Use of personal car or vehicle is required
May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the client, program and the company
PERKS OF WORKING WITH PATHWAYS CALIFORNIA:
Paid Vacation Days (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure)
Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
9 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
401K
Perks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)
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