Primary Counselor

Olive Vista Behavioral Health Center•Pomona, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Olive Vista Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Primary Counselor to join their dynamic team. They foster a family culture focused on person-centered care, with a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Their mission is to provide compassionate, quality care tailored to the unique needs of residents and their families, emphasizing teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity. The role involves providing therapeutic support to clients, assessing needs, conducting individual and group counseling, and implementing behavioral programs. The Primary Counselor will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, supervised by the Program Director, to offer treatment options, problem-solve, and assist clients with stress management, mental health challenges, and life issues. Responsibilities include maintaining case notes, monitoring client progress, and contributing to treatment plan development.

Requirements

Two years' direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting; or
Two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health; or
A combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

Nice To Haves

Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Provide crucial therapeutic support to clients by assessing their needs.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
Implement individualized behavioral programs.
Work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Program Director to offer treatment options.
Help resolve problems and assist clients in managing stress, mental health challenges, and other life issues.
Maintain case notes.
Monitor client progress.
Actively participate in the development of treatment plans.