Clinician/Mental Health Counselor – Bilingual Spanish (Temporary) – Mental Health Services for Children, Youth and Family Program

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The duration of this temporary position is 6 months.

Community Research Foundation is a leader in providing mental health services throughout San Diego County. We also inspire and mentor 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 Chula Vista, CA, the Nueva Vista Family Services is a children/youth outpatient program which provides services to the South region of San Diego County. We provide a range of services including crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, medication support, rehabilitation, case management and drug and alcohol services while incorporating the family systems and wrap-around approach. We provide mental health services to children and youth with Medi-Cal and Healthy Families Funding as well as those who are uninsured and underinsured.

Services are provided in English and several threshold languages, using medical care, education, and family resources as appropriate.

Typical Duties for a CYF Clinician:
Provides therapeutic interventions to clients and/or members of clients’ families in a collaborative and professional manner in individual, group and family modalities

Conducts collateral interviews as indicated with all identified partners, i.e., school, social services, probation and other treatment providers to support service plan objectives

Provides crisis intervention for clients and their families, and maintains all required documentation

Provides community-based services as needed by the families (schools, homes, community centers, churches, or where the family/clients feel most comfortable)

Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and develops and updates client service plans

Qualifications/Skills Requirement

Master’s degree in a mental health related field

Registered Intern or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Experience working with children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance in a public mental setting

Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and recovery principles, wrap-around models, and evidence-based practices

Bilingual Spanish is required for this position

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments and work in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel; knowledge and experience in County Health and Human Services documentation requirements strongly preferred

Experience with the County Electronic Health Record (EHR) system writing assessments preferred

Reliable transportation is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. A valid California driver’s license in good standing and proof of insurance are required for employees driving personal vehicles on company business.

Able 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

Hours are M-F, no weekends or evenings

Exceptional medical, dental, vision and other health and wellness benefits

Free training and education

Opportunities for advancement

Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

Graduates: You may qualify for 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.

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