40 hours per week, Full-Time
2 open positions

Salary Scale:
Non-Licensed: $46,552 – $54,015 (8 steps)
Licensed: $51,074-$62,836 (8 steps)
Starting Salary Commensurate with Experience
Bilingual pay eligible (additional .21 cents per hour)
Health and Retirement Benefits Eligible
Position Open Until Filled
About the Position
Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Programs, performs outpatient counseling services to children
ages 0-21 and their families. This position is critical to helping children excel and will join a team of very
energetic, passionate and committed clinicians who care about the wellbeing of the children and families they
serve.
About the Agency
Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance, Inc (PVPSA) has been the leader of youth prevention and
intervention services in the Pajaro Valley for the last 29 years. We believe that every young person in our
community should have the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of students and
families in the Pajaro Valley by providing health education, prevention services, mental health services, and by
advocating for public policies that protect the health of our community. The agency is committed to helping
employees fulfill a balanced approach in managing their careers and personal life.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, assessments and counseling services of referred children, adolescents and their

families in a school, home or community-based clinic setting

• Provide client-centered counseling services focusing on the present. Listen, respond empathically and

engage in problem solving. Identify symptoms and assist in self-management skills for mentalillness.

• Facilitate group meetings, family meetings and individual counseling session that enhance behavioral

stability for clients.

• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and workshops
• Participate as a team member in case management conferences
• Maintain Medi-Cal (EPSDT) documentation inclusive of Assessments, Treatment Plans and Progress Notes

in an electronic health record system in a timely manner as required by program standards

• Adhere to all confidentiality requirements.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

• Symptoms and behaviors of mental illnesses
• Basic social rehabilitation, socialization and practical life management skills
• Principles and methods of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention and assessing psychosocial

behaviors

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Criteria
• Medi-Cal/EPSDT service delivery and productivity standards
• Strength based and cultural appropriate services
• School policies and procedures

Ability to:

• Work with children, adolescents and families
• Assess students behavioral and emotional strengths and challenges to make knowledgeable

recommendations and/or design appropriate service plans

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties
• Prepare a variety of administrative and professional reports
• Bilingual/Bicultural skills a plus and eligible for additional compensation as noted

Training and Experience

For Non-Licensed Classification:

• Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology,

Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or closely related behavioral science field and be registered with CA BBS;
OR

• Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology,

Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or closely related behavioral science and apply for and receive BBS
certification within the first 6 months of employment. Must have at least one-year experience working in clinical
setting. Bilingual, English and Spanish, desirable.
For Licensed Classification: Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in
Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or closely related behavioral science field and
be licensed with the CA BBS; must have at least one year of experience working in a clinical setting. Bilingual,
English and Spanish, desirable.
All positions receive clinical supervision. Routine training opportunities offered.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience. PVPSA offers competitive benefits including Paid Time
Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life for employee and family coverage is also available. Employer also contributes
to the employee’s retirement plan.

How to Apply:
If interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter via email or mail to:
PVPSA Human Resources
c/o Beatriz Collazo, Sr. Analyst
email: beatriz.collazo@pvpsa.org
mail: 335 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
PVPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.