Mental Health Counselor I - Support Line

CRF – Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence in Behavioral Health Services in San Diego County!

Hours: 16 hours per week. This position supports all ACT programs (Downtown IMPACT, IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT)

Work schedule:

• Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Pay Rate: $30.00 to $31.20 per hour

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required

As a Counselor I – Support Line, you will...

• Answer all phone calls in a timely and professional manner, provides appropriate interventions, including crisis intervention, community service modalities, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Conduct crisis intervention screenings, including thorough screening for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation and/or grave disability.
• Perform a risk screening on each client and perform appropriate follow up based on overall risk formulation, which may include: safety planning with client and/or supports, consulting with PERT or law enforcement if client is deemed in need of a 5150 assessment or providing support to client to avoid need for higher level of care. Consults with supervisors as needed to manage risk within scope of practice.
• Determine appropriate levels of service and referral
• Facilitate the safe and orderly transfer of clients to higher levels of care when needed.
• Document all services in the Electronic Health Record
• Maintain a daily log of after-hours calls and/or contacts to report to treatment team prior to morning team meetings, so they can plan to provide appropriate follow up accordingly.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2 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
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
  
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing, personal vehicle, and proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver are 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!

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 program utilizes 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 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

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