Mental Health Counselor / PSR Specialist - Bilingual (1942)  (Regular Part-Time, Hourly)
Program: Vista Balboa (Balboa Park)

Mental Health Counselor/PSR Specialist – Mental Health Services for CalWORKs Program

Hours: 20 hours per week

Community Research Foundation inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals! Our accredited programs are growing and expanding, with opportunities for motivated and dedicated staff.

Program Overview:

Located in San Diego, CA, Step Forward provides a full range of behavioral health services for CalWORKs participants and their families.  We work on reducing barriers toward employment, help parents and guardians to become self-sufficient and thrive.  Services are provided for adults and their families in a caring and respectful atmosphere, encouraging independence, initiative, and recovery.

Step Forward provides excellent training in the Mental Health field with strong emphasis in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Motivational Interviewing.

Typical Duties of the Mental Health Counselor

• Conduct psychological assessments, diagnosis, care coordination, and case management services
• Conduct therapeutic interventions with clients and members of their family, in a timely and professional manner, through individual, group, and family modalities
• Re-evaluate and update client's diagnosis and treatment plan, when clinically indicated and per guidelines
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and performs collateral interviews as indicated, with all identified partners, such as schools, social services agencies, Welfare-to-Work staff, Substance Use Disorder Specialist, and other treatment providers.
• Conduct effective screenings and timely crisis intervention services with clients and their families on-site, off-site, and by phone in both languages.
• Maintain prompt, accurate, complete and professional documentation in English according to CRF's policies and procedures, the Uniform Clinical Record Manual, the CalWORKs program requirements, and the County of San Diego's contracted Pay Points. 
• Fluency in English and either Vietnamese, Cambodian, or Laotian is required for this position

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.D) in a mental health related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience assisting hard-to-serve populations such as SMI, SED, SUD, or WTW clients
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented evidenced-based practices treating mental illness, substance use disorders, and domestic violence with an understanding of family and women's issues to achieve employment readiness
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office
• Requires one of the following:  bilingual fluency in Vietnamese, Cambodian or Laotian
• Successful completion of Anasazi/Cerner training and use of this EHR including BHAs, Client Plans, and Discharge Summaries is preferred
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Your well-being matters at CRF! Full-time eligible employees have access to great benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Exceptional medical, dental, vision and other health and wellness benefits
• Clinical Supervision towards licensure
• Free training and education
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Graduates: You may qualify for our student loan repayment/forgiveness programs!

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

In keeping with our commitment to support healthy communities, CRF has a tobacco use policy for all workforce members. More information is available upon request.