Associate Behavioral Health Counselor

About the role

The Associate Behavioral Health Counselor provides individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy to Mission Behavioral Health Department (BHD) clients and their child(ren) when applicable, assisting them in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes for recovery. Confidentiality of clients' information and records is maintained, and clients are guided in developing healthy coping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for Mission Behavioral Health Department (BHD) clients and child(ren) if applicable.
• Facilitate specific groups based on skills, training, need, and interest.
• Maintain clinical documentation and complete other administrative tasks required for competent care and daily business requirements.
• Work closely with the Behavioral Health Manager (BHM) to complete all required clinical hours and supervision required by DOH.
• Work with assigned clients/families and their care team, including case management, to ensure effective communication with client's support systems and treatment team.
• Attend individual and group supervision meetings as scheduled.
• Attend wrap, focus, staff, and other meetings assigned and scheduled.
• Participate in the Grace-based philosophy of ministry and the self-evaluation process.
• Attend and participate in all required Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training courses.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in organizational meetings, training, and initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties assigned to support the Mission’s success.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Associate License through DOH which allows you to gain clinically supervised hours, supervised by a licensed mental health professional at the Mission.
• Be and remain in good standing to study and prepare for the LMHC, LICSW, LMFT or a related exam.
• Experience in social service organizations is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Associate License through DOH which allows you to gain clinically supervised hours, supervised by a licensed mental health professional at the Mission.
• Be and remain in good standing to study and prepare for the LMHC, LICSW, LMFT or a related exam.
• Experience in social service organizations is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Basic Life Plan – 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products including Life, AD&D, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health – 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (accrued)
• Accrued paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Pay

$34.54 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

How We Support Each Other

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

Pre-Employment

This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.