Youth Counselor
AACI
Summary
The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing direct behavioral health services in home, clinic, and field settings to youth and their families. This position provides services that include individual therapy, case management, collateral, and care coordination with other providers working with clients. The Behavioral Health Counselor delivers services with attention to cultural relevance and sensitivity.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services to youth and their families.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources and performs case management services.
- Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans.
- Complete all documentation per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County and AACI standards within expected deadlines.
- Participate in clinical supervisions, consultations, team meetings, trainings, and after-hours rotation.
- Licensed Clinicians only- Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support.
- Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications: Education & Experience
- Master's degree in social work or psychology; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- One year or more of direct clinical experience working with youth.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to perform the duties described above.
- Knowledge of DSM-V criteria for diagnosing behavioral health illnesses.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidenced-based practices (i.e., CBT, DBT, ACT).
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural issues, community resources and family dynamics.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements of board of licensure.
- Knowledge of community and county resources to facilitate referrals and coordination with appropriate agencies.
- Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of the program responsibilities.
- Ability to implement evidenced-based techniques to address client's symptomatology and functional impairments.
- Proficient writing and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a valid California driver license, current personal auto insurance, and an MVR sufficient to maintain insurability under agency auto liability.
- Verbal and written fluency in English required; Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) desired but not required.
Competencies
- Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural professional and experiential background.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Working Conditions
This job requires you to be in the community, in client's homes, and other community partner sites. Work is often conducted in an office environment. Basic safety precautions and use of protective clothing or gear may be required. Working with clients who are seriously mentally ill, or high risk may increase exposure to secondary trauma. Driving is essential to the function of this job. The job requires travel up to 25% of the time.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work or psychology; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- One year or more of direct clinical experience working with youth.
- Knowledge of DSM-V criteria for diagnosing behavioral health illnesses.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidenced-based practices (i.e., CBT, DBT, ACT).
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural issues, community resources and family dynamics.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements of board of licensure.
- Knowledge of community and county resources to facilitate referrals and coordination with appropriate agencies.
- Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of the program responsibilities.
- Ability to implement evidenced-based techniques to address client's symptomatology and functional impairments.
- Proficient writing and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a valid California driver license, current personal auto insurance, and an MVR sufficient to maintain insurability under agency auto liability.
- Verbal and written fluency in English required; Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) desired but not required.
Benefits
- Signing Bonus
- Hybrid Remote Model
- Company Laptop
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Language Skills Bonus
- State Loan Forgiveness Program
- CEU's
- Headspace Mindfulness Application
Company overview
AACI is a nonprofit organization operating in the health and human services sector, dedicated to providing comprehensive support and care to communities in need. As a community-focused entity, AACI likely offers a range of services including healthcare access, social support programs, mental health services, and community development initiatives. The organization appears to be committed to addressing health disparities and improving quality of life for underserved populations through integrated service delivery models. While specific operational details are limited, organizations like AACI typically work at the intersection of healthcare, social services, and community advocacy, focusing on holistic approaches to wellbeing that encompass physical health, mental wellness, and social determinants of health. Their work likely involves partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations to create sustainable support systems for vulnerable populations.