Mental Health Counselor

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Temporary Mental Health Counselor to provide school-based counseling services that promote students' emotional, behavioral, and social well-being. Services are delivered using trauma-informed, strength-based, and positive youth development approaches to support students' success at school, home, and in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling to students.
• Conduct assessments, risk screenings, and treatment planning.
• Teach coping, emotional regulation, and social-emotional skills.
• Provide prevention education on topics such as bullying, violence, depression, suicide prevention, and healthy relationships.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, and required trainings.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community agencies.
• Refer students to appropriate community resources when needed.
• Maintain supportive and professional relationships with students and school personnel.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is required.
• Experience in counseling, social work, psychology, or school-based mental health preferred.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused CBT.
• Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and case management.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and group presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual learning platforms preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and group presentations.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused CBT.
• Communication and teamwork.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Equal Opportunity Employer

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

* As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.