Behavioral Health Counselor

Under general supervision, provide Substance Use Disorder counseling services including clinical and case management services; conduct psychosocial evaluations and assessments; provide ongoing rehabilitation treatment and interventions; conduct individual, group, and family rehabilitation services; and provide consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans. This position is a licensed clinician and performs duties involving considerable latitude and independence. This position reports to the Behavioral Health Services Manager.

• Develop SUD curriculum for groups/workshops/events, appropriate for clients served; become proficient in established curricula.
• Coordinate treatment and participate in case conferences with mental health, social service, medical, and other SUD providers.
• Provide clinical rehab and case management services.
• Interview clients and family members; conduct initial and ongoing psychological strength-based assessments.
• Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans collaboratively with assigned clients.
• Identify and pursue the necessary resources to implement treatment plans.
• Conduct individual, group, and family rehabilitation services.
• Provide education on behavioral health care symptoms and the role of medication in alleviating such symptoms.
• Prepare and main psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic and monitoring client progress.
• Participate in clinical case presentations and peer reviews.
• Document clinical assessments, evaluations and develop treatment service plans for all clients served in a timely manner.
• Maintain and keep current clinical charts promptly.
• Document and maintain clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations.
• Prepare reports, case summaries, correspondence, and other written material.
• Conduct mental status examination and formulates DSM related diagnoses.
• 65% of the time will be spent providing direct claimable services.
• Provide services in school, home, clinic, and field settings, often independently.
• Coordinate services with schools, county departments, community agencies, and primary care clinics in coordinating referrals and ensuring continuity of care for the client.

• Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among clients and staff.

• Enforces clinic policies and procedures, including maintenance of client confidentiality under HIPAA privacy rules, to ensure that the principles of AHS are implemented.
• Plays an active role in planning organization-wide activities such as AHS general membership meetings, fundraisers, special clinic days, and other events.
• Participates in general membership meetings, fundraisers, and other public events, as required.
• Participates in outreach activities, agency advocacy, and serves on ad hoc committees, as requested.
• Attends AHS staff retreats and Board of Directors meetings, as required.
• Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.

• Master Degree in social work, marriage and family counseling, clinical or counseling psychology or related
• Experience in providing substance use assessment, and individual and group counseling

• Bilingual in an Asian language preferred.
• At least one years’ experience working with clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience in providing individual, group rehabilitation services and clinical case management in API communities preferred

• Knowledge of current evidence-based theories, principles, and practices for services to clients with chronic and serious behavioral health conditions.
• Knowledge of psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
• Knowledge of cultural issues, community resources, and family dynamics preferred.
• Knowledge of wellness, recovery, and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, including records management and billing.
• Knowledge of CA Medi-Cal documentation standards preferred

• Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California as a licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The job requires the mobility to work in a clinic setting, strength to lift, carry and position supplies and small equipment; touch to conduct physical health assessments; vision to read handwritten and printed materials, and examine and observe patients; hearing and speech to converse in person and by telephone. The employee is occasionally required to lift 10 to 15 pounds. The job is performed in a moderate-to-loud work environment.