Youth Diversion Counselor

Youth Diversion Counselor Boys & Girls Clubs Of Garden Grove Garden Grove, CA Job Details Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Master's degree in social work Treatment plan development Family therapy Community outreach programs Master's degree in sociology Achieving HIPAA compliance Phone communication Crisis management Caseload management Maintaining patient confidentiality Regulatory compliance Local agency collaboration Individual therapy HIPAA Master's degree in psychology Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Family counseling Mid-level Sociology Master's degree Databases Administrative experience Driver's License Curriculum implementation Driving Counseling Psychology Mentoring Safe environment creation Trauma-informed therapy Working with individuals with mental health conditions Clerical experience Productivity software Progress documentation Social Work Data collection 1 year Referral coordination Individual counseling Master's degree in counseling Group counseling Community resource coordination

Full Job Description Job Summary:

Work with youth and their families who have been referred to the diversion program. Provide mental health assessments and individual, group, and family therapy. Provide comprehensive mental health services, case management, and other related support services to youth, parents, and families. Maintain consistent communication with referring agents, responsible for meeting weekly productivity expectations, and maintain accurate and up to date case records for all services rendered. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Mentor youth and families referred to program addressing risk and needs to reduce their risk of recidivism Provide screening and assessments to youth and their families Support youth to attend community programs, appointments, and activities that contribute to their well-being and development Implement and facilitate group curriculum Provide direct face to face and virtual interactions with clients and caregivers, suggest, implement, and offer therapeutic strategies Effectively support the planning, development, and implementation of counseling programs, services, and activities Create treatment plans in collaboration with clients in relation to diversion referral Monitor youth's progress in program and conduct follow-ups to ensure ongoing support Ensure inclusive and equitable policies and procedures that reflect a commitment to serving all youth and families Ensure culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches in working with youth and their families Be resourceful and knowledgeable of community based mental health services; work with diverse populations in a culturally competent manner Maintain awareness and connection to community resources Maintain a weekly average of 25 direct client service hours Attend weekly supervision; plan and execute regularly scheduled meetings with colleagues, partners, clients, etc. Provide clear, timely and accurate information; complete and provide feedback through introductory and yearly evaluations by established deadlines Assist in grant reporting, data collection, and maintaining compliance with program requirements Apply critical thinking skills when problem solving; develop a high-quality program through planning and goal setting Remain objective in crisis situations and maintain healthy and professional boundaries; maintain confidentiality Complete daily process notes for each client within 48 hours and adhere to proper documentation procedures according to Behavioral Board of Science and BGCGG standards Document all services rendered including phone contact, completed services, referrals, etc. in database; maintain excellent documentation skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and descriptively Maintain communication and professionalism with law enforcement, school personnel, clients, parents, community partners, and other BGCGG departments Maintain close daily contact with staff, participants, and supervisors to receive and provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines and instructions, instruct, advise, and counsel Respond to phone messages, emails, and other forms of communication within two business days Maintain a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are well kept Maintain up to date knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, BBS and of administrative, clerical procedures, and systems Report all Child Abuse cases to CAR, complete CAR reports as needed, and adhere to all legal and ethical standards by the state regulatory board (BBS) Recognize potential issues and apply problem solving as needed; work productively with minimum supervision and to take initiative on projects Effectively use Microsoft Office programs, electronic scheduling, evaluation and database software Uphold organization's mission and values Effectively participate in being a part of a high performing team, while ensuring a productive work environment Additional Duties & Responsibilities Attend outreach events as scheduled to represent the program and Community Health Services as a whole Complete outreach and presentation on program to outside agencies and community partners as scheduled Qualifications At least 21 years of age Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Social Work or related field or currently enrolled in a Master's program At least two years of experience in the human services field with training and experience related to the provision of counseling Minimum one year experience working with at-risk youth Experience facilitating groups preferred Must have and maintain valid Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice Insurance) Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) with an active associate license and maintain license Bilingual capabilities preferred Reliable transportation, safe driving record, California driver license, two years of driving experience, and automobile insurance required Requirements Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-20 pounds

Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person