Counselor II - MC

• Employee Type Regular Full-Time

The Counselor II - Outreach will be responsible for working with homeless individuals with psychiatric disabilities in various settings such as on the streets, shelters, hospitals, and jail. In collaboration with other providers—including law enforcement, county personnel, and more—the Counselor will identify homeless and mentally ill persons and work with them throughout the MCHOME enrollment process. The role includes arranging clients’ medical, mental health, shelter, and income/benefit needs during this process, and working closely with other homeless service providers to ensure clients’ needs are met as they transition out of homelessness.

The Counselor II – Outreach works onsite at assigned location(s).

Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to support members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness can live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible positions
• Clinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions
• Loan repayment for eligible positions
• Generous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full‑time employees
• Monthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• BBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision
• Annual employee recognition and staff appreciation events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Offers flexible work schedules
• A fulfilling career while providing a family‑centered focus and work‑life balance

$28.57 - $40.97 per hour. Non‑exempt; 40 hours/week; eligible for overtime. Compensation based on education and experience. If hired into a licensed program, the position is eligible for an additional hourly pay incentive on top of the base rate.

Program Director, Outreach Coordinator

Required: High school diploma or GED; one year of work experience in mental health and/or substance use disorder field. A BA in a related field may substitute for experience. Lived experience as a consumer or family member is valued, as is a combination of education and work experience in mental health or related field. Good written and oral English communication skills, word‑processing and data‑entry/retrieval skills preferred;

ability/willingness to learn computer skills required. Ability to work as a member of a team, accept supervision, maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close interpersonal relationships, and apply principles of social rehabilitation, client‑centered and trauma‑informed services. Ability to be organized, responsible, flexible, empathetic and to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professionals and community members. Knowledge of community resources desirable.

Drivers’ license held for at least two years and a driving record acceptable to insurance carrier. Valid California driver’s license, auto in safe operating condition, auto liability insurance, good driving record, criminal record clearance, proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by immigration law. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred: B.A. in a related field.

• Evaluate and provide services for individuals identified as homeless and having a psychiatric disability.
• Coordinate services, arrange appointments, and provide assistance with obtaining benefits, food, clothing, shelter, and other personal items.
• Provide client‑centered, trauma‑informed supportive counseling focusing on the present. Listen, respond empathically, and engage clients in a solution‑focused approach. In tandem with clients, identify strengths, barriers, and mental health or substance…