Mental Health Counselor / Discharge Planner (2623)  (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Areta Crowell Wellness & Recovery Center (Downtown SD)

Discharge Planner Mental Health Services forAdult Outpatient Program

Hours:40 hours per week; Monday - Friday

CRF: Why Its A Great Place To Work!

Community Research Foundation inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals! Our accredited programs reach various demographics, so you can gain experience with almost any sector of mental health services.

At CRF, we are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego Countys residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges.

For you, that means that you will have opportunities to learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure so that you can have fresh perspective and training. Need clinical supervision? We can help you get your hours! Best of all, you will be involved in helping people change their lives for the better!

CRF takes your dedication seriously, and provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. Our full-time (30 hours or more) staff earn 24 days of PTO per year plus generous holiday schedules; we offer top-of-the-line medical insurance, dental plans, paid life insurance, vision plansand really generous retirement benefits. We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

We have strong internal advancement options, so there are opportunities for you to grow within our company.

Come join us!!

Program Overview:

Located in downtown San Diego, CA, the Areta Crowell Centeris an adult outpatient program which provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

Our services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, ongoing medication support services, limited individual and group counseling, supported housing, care coordination, case management, and linking clients with additional community-based supports.

Typical Duties of Discharge Planner

• Assess discharge needs of each person served and coordinates discharge planning activities to ensure continuing care supports are in place as needed
• Collaborates with the treatment team to meet discharge goals
• May assist with initial assessments and admission to the program as well as provide screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, and outreach activities to residents at the program
• Represent the program/CRF within the community and counsel clients regarding supports and resources available

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work,Counseling or othermental health related field
• Minimum of two years of experience providing related services is ideal
• Experience working with clients with persistent and serious mental illness in a high volume environment would be an advantage
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor in crisis situations is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

Be a part of our vibrant non-profit organization and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer