Youth Counselor

AACI•San Jose, CA

1d•$73,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing direct behavioral health services in home, clinic, and field settings to youth and their families. This position provides services that include individual therapy, case management, collateral, and care coordination with other providers working with clients. The Behavioral Health Counselor delivers services with attention to cultural relevance and sensitivity.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or psychology; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
One year or more of direct clinical experience working with youth.
Ability to perform the duties described above.
Knowledge of DSM-V criteria for diagnosing behavioral health illnesses.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidenced-based practices (i.e., CBT, DBT, ACT).
Knowledge and understanding of cultural issues, community resources and family dynamics.
Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements of board of licensure.
Knowledge of community and county resources to facilitate referrals and coordination with appropriate agencies.
Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of the program responsibilities.
Ability to implement evidenced-based techniques to address client’s symptomatology and functional impairments.
Proficient writing and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a valid California driver license, current personal auto insurance, and an MVR sufficient to maintain insurability under agency auto liability.
Verbal and written fluency in English required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services to youth and their families.
Facilitate referrals to community resources and performs case management services.
Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans.
Complete all documentation per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County and AACI standards within expected deadlines.
Participate in clinical supervisions, consultations, team meetings, trainings, and after-hours rotation.
Licensed Clinicians only- Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support.
Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.