Mental Health Counselor I Job at Community Research Foundation, San Diego, CA

  • Community Research Foundation
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Meets the bio-psychosocial needs of clients by providing indicated behavioral health services casemanagement services and/or crisis intervention and bills and documents services appropriately. Workswith individuals to assist them in accessing appropriate support services and entitlements medical carecommunity resources and family support systems in an effort to facilitate recovery and rotating weekend and evening hours for field visits as required by contract.

Hours : 40 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekend shifts

Work schedule option:

  • Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm OR
  • Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (9 hours) and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours) off every other Friday

As a Counselor I you will...

  • Assist with behavioral health assessments for clients utilizing a psychosocial rehabilitation focus and dynamic team-based approach
  • Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as well as case management
  • Develop and update individual treatment service plans for clients
  • Create discharge plans and provide linkage to other support services within the community
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning

Benefits:

  • 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
  • Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Choice of medical plans with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
  • Several dental plan options; vision benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
  • Generous retirement plan contributions
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Employee discount program including pet insurance plans
  • Opportunities for advancement and growth

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment (Downtown IMPACT IMPACT Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) programs provide intensive community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully-integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness as well as individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance disorders.

Our programs utilize the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life that is not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care providing treatment rehabilitation and case management supports.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego Countys residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health offer a diverse inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and will work within a collaborative supportive team structure learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients andhelp people change their lives for the better!

If you need assistance completing the application please send an email to

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education: Bachelors degree in a mental health-related field such as Psychology Social Work or Counseling required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with a mental health population especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
  • Proficient in computer skills including MS Office
  • A valid California drivers license in good standing personal vehicle proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
  • Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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