Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor the Counselor is responsible for providing and coordinating Client Centered mental health services to youth at Wind. Duties include Client Centered trauma-informed mental health assessments, crisis management, drop-in counseling sessions, facilitation and planning of groups for youth, collaboration with case planning and completion of on-going paperwork. This position requires the Counselor to possess good organizational and documentation skills. The Counselor will also possess a high degree of flexibility in responding to the emergent needs of Transition Age Youth experiencing homelessness. Many of these youth may actively be in crisis, or otherwise experiencing trauma of varying types and degrees of severity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Client Centered crisis and drop in therapy services to homeless, at-risk, and transition-aged youth
Provide Client centered, trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and LGBTQ affirming counseling services.
Assess each client’s need for services and develop and document service plans that best meet the client.
Create, implement and facilitate group curricula.
Provide referrals to psychiatric, substance abuse, and other mental health care providers in the event that it is necessary for youth to access a higher level of service.
Complete and submit all documentation in a timely manner, including client intake and exit paperwork; assessment and service plans; and child trafficking or cognitive screens (if needed).
Provide written reports within the bounds of BBS confidentiality regulations.
Review cases weekly with Clinical Supervisor
Review case files of all youth in care quarterly to ensure proper documentation is being completed.
Provide training for staff and/or parents in the area of mental health.
Communicates with other agencies to help coordinate services.
Plan, organize and prioritize own work to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks within established timelines, including maintaining accurate records and files;
Analyze and integrate outcome data to improve clinical service delivery.
Ensure and monitor satisfaction levels for youth, families, and referring workers and agencies.
Maintains regular contact with supervisor per BBS licensing requirements to determine best practices and therapeutic approaches.
Must be aware of, and responsive to relevant cultural factors when dealing with youth and their families, as well as outside systems they may be connected with.
Assume other duties as assigned by either the Center Program Coordinator and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications

Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an MFTI, PCCI or ASW required
Knowledge and experience in individual and family therapy methods.
Knowledge of the mental health needs and barriers to care among the Sacramento County homeless youth and adults.
Extensive knowledge of and experience using the principles and methods of culturally competent assessment (including LGBTQ affirming), diagnosis and treatment for transition-age youth.
Ability to work in an environment that is client-centered, strength-based and values diversity.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Experience with Client Centered and/or Narrative therapy preferred
Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field required.
Experience working with persons experiencing homelessness preferred.
Working knowledge of community resources as they relate to homelessness and youth.
Minimum one year of experience in social service and/or nonprofit setting.
Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, internet, email and databases is essential.
Preferred: Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (MFTI, PCCI, or ASW)
Valid California driver’s license & Proof of Insurance
Ability to pass background check

Additional Information

Position Information:
$17.00 per hour
PT 20-25 hours per week
Must be available weekends
Offers of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check and drug test.
This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA).