Behavioral Health Counselor

As we expand our mission and community-based impact, Mariposa Women and Family Center is seeking to add to our CalWORKs Behavioral Health Counseling team.

Mariposa Women and Family Center (Mariposa) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering women, men, children, and families through comprehensive support services, including mental health and substance use counseling, as well as enhanced care management. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can access resources, education, and advocacy to foster personal growth, strengthen family bonds, and achieve their full potential.

Position summary: We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced CalWorks Counselor to join our team and help us achieve our mission and goals by ensuring the high-quality counseling services to all clients. The ideal is responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services to clients to overcome barriers to employability and self-sufficiency. This role involves conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions, maintaining a client caseload, and performing thorough mental health and substance abuse evaluations.
Essential Functions:

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to clients to overcome barriers to employability and self-sufficiency. Maintain a client caseload (minimum 35 clients if full-time), including charting and required documentation.
• Conduct thorough mental health/substance abuse evaluations resulting in the identification of client strengths and vocational abilities/impairments.
• Develop coordination and service plans with clients focused on work-related activities.
• Provide consultation to assure appropriate and effective referral services for clients.
• Ensure appropriate release forms are obtained from clients to facilitate communication regarding clients' progress.
• Using EXYM, ensure that all notes are complete and accurate.
• Provide monthly summaries and feedback to referring workers.
• Provide monthly statistical reports and updates to the supervisor following required protocol, including procedural or resource problems.
• Maintain contact or follow-up on inactive cases through letters or phone calls.
• Prepare correspondence and feedback in a timely manner related to cases.
• Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform special projects or duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum one year of related working experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions required.
• Demonstrated written ability in charting.
• Minimum master's degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required. Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS).
• Education, training, and/or work experience in the field of alcoholism or chemical dependency and women's issues.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate diverse groups through structured sessions effectively.
• Ability to assess crisis situations, provide intervention and referrals, and perform counseling/case management.
• Ability to conduct intakes and assessments.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High level of professionalism with demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material professionally.
• Effective management of deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining professionalism in line with agency and county policies.
• Capacity to network with external agencies and individuals as required.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing work environment.
• Above-average computer skills, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and data/electronic records programs in use.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Minimum 2 years of sobriety if a recovering alcoholic/drug addict.
• Subject to background clearance including Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Schedule:

Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM (full-time)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BBS Registration (Required)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance