Community Research Foundation (CRF) is the leader in providing behavioral health care in San Diego, helping thousands of individuals each year recover from mental illness. We are a fast moving, dedicated member of the public sector safety net, with 28 programs and approximately 700 employees throughout San Diego County. With more than 30 years of dedication, hard work, and commitment, CRF has earned an enviable reputation among our clients and the community for cutting edge programs and services. We are deeply proud of this reputation and the employees who work very hard to preserve and nurture it. You will find a progressive and collaborative work environment with friendly, committed and fun employees. In addition, CRF has been recognized by the American Heart Association for meeting the criteria for employee wellness as a Fit Friendly workplace .

Our health and pension benefits are top notch and our organization provides many opportunities to learn and contribute. CRF is committed to supporting its employees in their educational and professional development. We offer a rich variety of training opportunities including the annual Barbara Black Scholarship Award Program. As a public service organization, CRF employees are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

We currently have an opening for a regular full-time Bilingual (Spanish/English) Mental Health Counselor at our Step Forward North Central CalWORKs Program.

Step Forward North Central provides a full range of behavioral health services to assist individuals to overcome challenges and reduce barriers that may affect their ability to successfully move from welfare to work. Services are provided to adults and their families in a caring and respectful atmosphere, encouraging independence, initiative, and recovery. Step Forward North Central provides outpatient services Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and is centrally located in the Kearny Mesa area.

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

General Description

A full-time Mental Health Counselor is currently open to assist with conducting psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and case management services in Spanish and English, as well as drive to off-site CalWORKs offices to provide outreach to new participants. S/he provides therapeutic interventions in Spanish and English with clients and members of clients’ families in a timely and professional manner in individual, group and family modalities as well as re-evaluates and updates client’s service plans when clinically indicated and per guidelines.

The Mental Health Counselor participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and performs collateral interviews as indicated with all identified partners, i.e. schools, social services, Welfare-to-Work staff, Substance Use Disorder Specialists, and other treatment providers, and conducts effective screenings and timely crisis intervention services with clients and their families on-site, off-site, and by phone in English and Spanish. S/he is responsible for maintaining prompt, accurate, complete, and professional documentation in English according to CRF’s policies and procedures and the Uniform Clinical Record Manual along with CalWORKs program requirements and pay points. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications / Skills Required

The ideal candidate possesses one or more of the following qualifications/specifications:

• Doctoral Degree in Counseling or Psychology with current registration with the BOP is preferred or at a minimum, Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology with current registration with the BBS or BOP.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience conducting Behavioral Health Screenings and Psychosocial Assessments with adult survivors of trauma, intimate partner violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders.
• Prefer successful completion of Anasazi/Cerner training and use of this EHR including BHAs, Client Plans, and Discharge Summaries.

A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. Determination of driver eligibility is based on criteria established by the County of San Diego, CRF’s automobile insurance carrier and the California DMV. Eligibility must be maintained through the duration of incumbency. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.

To be considered as a candidate for the above position, please apply with a current resume and salary requirements by 5:00 pm on June 10, 2016 . Please see our website for further information at www.comresearch.org.

Be a part of our vibrant organization and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Mental Health, Behavioral Health Screenings, Psychosocial Assessments: 2 years

Required education:

• Master’s

Required language:

• Spanish