Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Responsible for providing individual clinical services and appropriate assessments, i.e. mental health assessments, suicide assessments, and risk assessments for Boys Ranch residents utilizing a strength based approach as part of the service delivery package within Youth Programs.

Facilitates and/or co-facilitates therapeutic and/or psycho-educational groups and assists with the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs.

As assigned, provides clinical services and support for the Adventure Programs and other experiential learning activities while coordinating these services with other campus programs to ensure continuity of care.

• Provides clinical psychoeducation aligned with our model, vision, our approach and all licensing regulations and standards. Makes clinical recommendations regarding appropriate interventions, provides additional support as needed.

• Assists in the design, implementation and evaluation of Boys Ranch clinical interventions for identified residents in accordance with appropriate therapeutic practices.
• Make clinical diagnoses when necessary in order to provide appropriate treatment recommendations including, but not limited to, interventions, psychotropic medication management and goal setting.
• Provides training to Boys Ranch staff related to clinical issues and challenges affecting kids in residential care.
• Collaborates with Boys Ranch staff to assess and refer residents for external contract services, medication reviews and POS design.
• When requested and/or assigned by the Director of Clinical Services, a counselor can attend a client’s team meeting to convey clinically relevant information and recommendations.
• As assigned by the Director of Clinical Services, a counselor will attend and participate in Intensive Team Meetings and assists in developing team-centered approaches for residents who are struggling.
• Assists in the design, facilitation and evaluation of therapeutic group processes.
• Provides crisis intervention for residents to include the use of approved verbal and physical intervention techniques and appropriate assessments regarding specific incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving residents.
• When appropriate, attends and participates in assigned Youth Activity Programs on and off campus, lending clinical support for residents and staff involved in these services.
• When appropriate, assists in the design, implementation, and evaluation of Equine programs.
• Assists in the coordination and facilitation of the “transfer of learning” as it relates to significant clinical issues affecting a child’s milieu.

• 401(k) with company match
• Roth 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.