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Mental Health Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide time limited individual and group counseling in shelter and community-based settings using trauma informed, motivational enhancement, and cognitive behavioral approaches
  • Maintain an efficient referral and intake process, including outreach, scheduling, and timely follow up
  • Attend monthly EVE staff meetings and provide updates and brief presentations on counseling and psychoeducation topics for staff
  • Participate in tabling and other outreach activities at community events and provide community education with the EVE outreach team
  • Deliver psychoeducation, case management, referrals, and service coordination to promote client safety, stability, and recovery
  • Maintain positive, professional relationships with clients, referral sources, and community partners, collaborating to support the best possible outcomes
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation in the Empower client database, ensuring privacy and confidentiality in accordance with all applicable regulations and ethical standards
  • Participate in individual supervision, clinical case conferences, and agency wide meetings, contributing to a culture of learning and high-quality services
  • Engage in ongoing professional development, with agency support for training and licensure
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work or counseling (required)
  • Limited or full professional licensure; agency provides supervision toward licensure
  • Minimum of one year of experience providing assessment and therapeutic interventions with adolescents and adults
  • Experience with manualized treatment models, trauma-focused care, LGBTQIA2+ clients, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Familiarity with client databases or willingness to learn

 

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to:
Liz Gonzalez, Director of Administration
liz@childandfamily.org

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