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Youth Counselor

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree in behavioral health or related field
  • Experience providing counseling services to youth and families
  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Licensed Clinicians only - LPS 5150 Authorization certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services to youth and their families
  • Facilitate referrals to community resources and perform case management services
  • Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans
  • Complete all documentation per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County and AACI standards within expected deadlines

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Communication

About the company

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AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)

  • Social & Community Services
  • SME
  • 201–500
AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement), founded in 1973, serves individuals and families with cultural humility, sensitivity and respect, advocating for and serving the marginalized and ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. AACI’s staff of 200+ speak over 40 different languages and dialects to best serve our diverse community. Our mission is to strengthen the resilience and hope of our diverse community members by improving their health and well-being. Our vision for the future is that everyone in our diverse community is healthy, safe and well. Our many programs address the health and well-being of the individual and advances our belief in providing care that goes beyond just health, but also provides people a sense of hope and new possibilities. Current programs include behavioral and primary health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, center for survivors of torture, shelter and services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors, senior center, youth programs, and community advocacy. For more information, please visit www.aaci.org or call (408) 975-2730. All are welcome at AACI. AACI strives to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, and cared for. We celebrate the diversity of our clients and employees, and strive to provide services in a way that acknowledges and honors differences in: sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, and/or financial means.

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Job description

Job purpose

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing direct behavioral health services in home, clinic, and field settings to youth and their families. This position provides services that include individual therapy, case management, collateral, and care coordination with other providers working with clients. The Behavioral Health Counselor delivers services with attention to cultural relevance and sensitivity.

What We Offer:

  • Signing Bonus: Start your journey with a boost!
  • Hybrid Remote Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work setup with a company laptop provided.
  • Realistic Caseload: We prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring you can provide the best care.
  • Time Off Benefits: 12 Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Paid Vacation, and Sick time.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We cover 95% of premiums!
  • Financial Planning: 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match.
  • Language Skills Bonus: Additional pay for bilingual staff.
  • Professional Growth: Eligibility for the State Loan Forgiveness Program and no cost to you CEU’s.
  • Wellness Support: Free access to Headspace mindfulness application.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services to youth and their families.
  • Facilitate referrals to community resources and performs case management services.
  • Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans.
  • Complete all documentation per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County and AACI standards within expected deadlines.
  • Participate in clinical supervisions, consultations, team meetings, trainings, and after-hours rotation.
  • Licensed Clinicians only- Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support.
  • Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.

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