Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol Counselor
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Program: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours. Population Served: All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services. Facility & Setting: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting. Clinical Services: Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, the center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization. Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours. Skills & Transition: Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health
- Four (4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Class “B” license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for helping residents meet service and resource needs including housing, vocational/educational services, transportation and other social support services.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Ample vacation and holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
