About Job
CRF – Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence in Behavioral Health Services in San Diego County!
Hours: 40 hours per week
Work schedule option:
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm OR
- Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (9 hours) and Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (8 hours), off every other Friday
Pay Rate: $33.00 to $35.00 per hour
Education: Master’s degree in a mental health-related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required
Benefits:
- 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
- Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
- 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
- Free Employee Assistance Plan
- Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
As a Counselor II, you will
- Complete mental health and substance use assessments; assess/monitor clients strengths and skills
- Implement individualized treatment plans to increase clients functional community and living skills
- Provide coordination of care between client providers and support systems
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Provide crisis intervention, case management and rehab services as needed, which may be needed outside of regular business hours on occasion
- Create discharge plans and provide linkage to other support services within the community
- Work within an interdisciplinary team and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Occasionally accompany clients to various appointments (doctors, housing)
Other Qualifications and Skills
- First Aid and CPR certification required and must be maintained throughout employment
- Minimum two years of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
- Experience providing substance abuse service strongly preferred
- Previous experience working with clients that have a development disability/intellectual disability
- Ability to physically and mentally assist in emergency situations is required
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
- A valid California driver’s 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
CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!
The Advance North program is an innovative crisis response team that support adults with I/DD and behavioral health challenges. These individuals will reside in their own place of residence, ILF, board and care, community-based supervised group homes operated by other agencies or may be homeless needing assistance with finding housing. The CRF crisis response team will provide mobile services to help the individuals succeed in their homes and in the community.
CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need assistance completing the application, please send an email to CRFCareers@comresearch.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
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