In-Home Outreach Counselor MA

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Long Beach Office - Long Beach, CA 90813
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $73,570.00 - $73,570.00
• Salary/year
  
  POSITION TITLE:
  
  In-Home Outreach Clinician, Family Preservation Program

Under the direction of the Family Preservation Program Manager, theIn Home Outreach Clinician will:

• Complete a thorough and comprehensive intake and assessment with each family to evaluate specific needs and coordinate all systems of care
• Provide one-hour, in-home counseling and clinical case management sessions to families in and around Service Area 7 once per week, at minimum.
• Conduct unannounced visits and child follow-up sessions, as needed, to ensure child safety.
• Arrange and attend the Multidisciplinary Case Planning Committee Meeting for each family in treatment.
• Provide appropriate resources/referrals to families to assist with court mandates and/or assist with each familys needs, as well as follow-up on progress.
• Collaborate with the Department of Children and Family Services Childrens Social Worker to assist in accomplishing case plan goals and outcomes for families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all job related activities including weekly progress notes, assessments, monthly reports, treatment plans, and other DCFS correspondence.
• Attend weekly individual and group supervision, as well as, individual and team program meetings.
• Conduct one-time Family Preservation Assessment Services with parents involved with DCFS
• Other duties as assigned.

• REQUIREMENTS:
• Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or related field (or in the process of obtaining Masters Degree and approved to begin practicum).
• Current license (or on track to obtaining licensure) from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and evenings
• Permanent U.S. residency or citizenship.
• Vehicle for use to conduct in-home sessions
• Valid California Drivers license, current auto insurance, and good driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and criminal clearance.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years experience in conducting individual, group, and family therapy with children and families.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in working in a community based organization.
• Knowledge of Southeast Los Angeles County.
• Trained in facilitating parenting skills groups.