Mental Health Counselor II - IFCCS
Full Time
Van Nuys, CA 91401
$46,000 - $48,000 a year
Posted
Job description
The Mental Health Counselor II provides a range of services as part of the treatment team. Mental Health Counselor acts as a case manager and may conduct individual/group rehabilitation, collateral services, and linkage to formal and informal resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with the Therapist, Family and the treatment team to develop an individualized Family Plan taking into account each family’s strengths, goals and needs.
Is a member of the Treatment Team partnering with the primary therapist and the family in carrying out the family plan
Assists families in obtaining appropriate services within their communities. Assists families in obtaining appropriate activities to strengthen family relations. Flexible and creative in providing support and services to families in their home, at school sites, in agency offices, or other off-site locations as outlined in the Treatment Plan or as needed by the families.
Models appropriate social skills for family.
Carries as caseload of IFCCS families providing ongoing assessment of the family’s basic needs as well as the assessment of needs for services in the various life domains which are: Housing, Family, Social, Recreational, Emotional, Educational, Safety, Legal, Medical, Cultural, Behavioral, and Financial.
Works in conjunction with therapist to coordinate and integrate services for families as needed.
Attends scheduled CFT meetings. Completes CFT minutes. Provides and/or arranges transportation services for families as appropriate.
Responsible for documentation including Progress Notes/ Unit of Service Logs, Case Manager Needs Assessment, relevant portions of DMH and agency’s documentation.
Participate in weekly staff meetings, Treatment Team meetings clinical update meetings, family meetings and individual and group supervision sessions.
Assist with crisis intervention as needed including being available to families after hours and on weekends when appropriate
Actively participate in client community activities such as: scheduling, transportations, set up, providing meals for clients and other duties as assigned.
Is expected to become familiar and establish relationships with community agencies and service providers in order to be aware of possible resources available to IFCCS families within their community.
Performs other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field or equivalent, bilingual, and valid ID and at least 2 years of experience working with SED children and their families.
Bilingual (Spanish), Valid CA Driver License and insurable by the Center’s automobile
Able to work effectively with a range of clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of community resources. Experience with children.
We offer:
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Experience working with a diverse client population
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A team-oriented work environment
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Training opportunities
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Excellent compensation and benefits
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