Full-Time Mental Health Counselor !

Salary Range $32.00 - $36.00 Hourly Job Shift Day Education Level None
Substance Use Counselor Program/Dept: Substance Use Treatment Services (SUTS) Reports to: Program Director Classification : Regular, Fulltime, Non-exempt
Supervision will be provided meeting certification or licensing requirements
About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year.
Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most.
Position Description: The Substance Use Counselor is responsible for providing high quality, compassionate care through various mediums that includes intakes, individual and group counseling, treatment assessment, treatment planning, and case management as needed. The Substance Use Counselor position at times may require the responsibility to conduct intakes for SUTS OP team as well as working with an ethnically and socio-economically diverse population which often includes co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder clients.
Provide direct counseling services, including individual and group counseling, treatment assessment and planning, and case management as needed.
Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patient in controlling disorders and other problems.
Complies thoroughly with San Mateo County Substance Use and DHCS contract documentation and auditing standards and requirements in a timely manner.
Participate in group and individual supervision.
If BBS licensed, provide clinical support and documentation support to non LPHA status substance abuse counselors in assisting with signing off on medical necessity on new intake clients as well as provide necessary clinical and documentation support with clients needing re-authorization to continue services with the SUTS team
Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with he organizations' mission, philosophy, policies an procedures.
Experience providing substance use or behavioral health services is required, two years preferred.
CA BBS registration AMFT, CA BSS registered as an AMFT, ASW, APCC preferred.
Knowledge of EHR software, Microsoft Office products, and overall excellent computer skills are required.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.
Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
If required, a valid California driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law. In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Health coverage choices to fit you and your family's needs. Flexible Spending Account Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.
Life, Long-term Disability, and AD&D Insurance Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Paid Time Off We offer thirteen paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!
Employee Assistance Program For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.