Behavioral Health Counselor; CE Program

Behavioral Health Counselor (CE Program)

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This range is provided by East Bay Agency for Children. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$54,080.00/yr - $61,014.00/yr

East Bay Agency for Children’s (EBAC) mission is to improve the well‑being of children, youth, and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities. EBAC strives to reduce barriers that contribute to disparities in wellness for socio‑economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized families and to create communities where all children and families have support systems to reach their full potential.

EBAC was established in 1952 when a group of parents of children with special needs wanted to give their children the same educational and recreational opportunities that contribute to the physical well‑being and social growth of all children. From this was born the first day‑treatment program west of the Mississippi and was the foundation of growth in meeting the needs of children and families living in Alameda County.

Today, EBAC’s programs serve over 4,500 children, youth and families throughout Alameda County each year with the goal of giving each child and family the specific resources, skills, and support they need to help them thrive. For more information about our organization, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides individual and group interventions in classroom activities for severely emotionally disturbed children in special day classrooms throughout various school districts. Working together with district teachers and Instructional Aides, the Behavioral Health Counselor plays a critical role in providing daily, intensive, therapeutic and trauma‑informed services to vulnerable children/teens.

Position Reports To
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Program Director

• College degree (BA or BS) in the field of psychology, counseling psychology, sociology, or social work, and demonstrated professional experience in social services and behavioral health settings preferred. High school/GED diploma required.
• Previous experience in milieu treatment or classroom education setting highly desirable.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to connect with youth and engage them in conversations, arts, crafts, music, sports and/or games highly desirable.
• Energetic, positive, and playful highly desirable.
• Spanish Bilingual Highly Desirable.

• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong leadership skills and presence preferably in an organization serving diverse populations including providing trauma‑informed and culturally relevant mental health and/or social services. Flexible, energetic, and outcomes‑oriented self‑starter who brings a creative approach to solving problems, while inspiring others to do the same.
• Relational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage in relationship with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to compose documents and present data in a clear and concise manner to appropriate personnel, including the ability to effectively present information to a variety of audiences.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational/time‑management skills; ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced and often stressful environment, familiarity with Google Calendar/Gmail/Google Drive highly desirable; demonstrated flexibility in regards to job duties and assignments.
• Values Alignment:Commitment to EBAC’s mission, vision and values and a demonstrated affinity for EBAC’s target population.
• Content Specific Expertise and
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrate knowledge and experience in working with county mental health and school systems. Special Education, day treatment and milieu experience preferred. Experience providing culturally responsive and trauma‑informed care to children, youth and families in community mental health.

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