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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$44,834 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director, this position is responsible for clinical supervision and performance supervision to select direct service staff; works closely with licensed clinical director; assists the Program Director with all areas of program development.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an at-will leadership position within a program. Additionally, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of assigned staff who perform the established duties of the program. This is a management position responsible for all phases of the management process within the assigned program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Education, Training and Experience A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) ; two (2) years of varied experience as a provider of mental health services; minimum of one (1) years' supervisory/ management experience. Licenses; Certificates;Special Requirements:
California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles. License eligibility/registration with BBS or CA Board of PsychologyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Education, Training and Experience A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and full licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC verified with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); varied experience as a provider of mental health services. Licenses; Certificates;Special Requirements:
Full Licensure asLMFT, LCSW, LPCC
verified with BBS or CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:30 am
- 5:00 pm (On-call responsibilities)
Compensation:
$74,880.00- $84,323.
AMFT APCC ACSW
Skills Preferred Clinical- Consumer Driven Model Clinical
- Providing Therapy Clinical
- Counseling Clinical