Summary: This position is a direct service position and is under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager who provides unit and administrative oversight and the Clinical Supervisor who provides unit and clinical oversight. The Counselor III is a direct services position that provides quality mental health and support services to children, youth, and families through group, individual, and family counseling. Performance is reviewed on a continuous basis with specific goals and objectives identified throughout the year, including revenue generation goals. This is a bilingual Korean/ English speaking, full-time, non-exempt position, typically working 40 hours a week.
Salary Range:
- Unlicensed: $65,000-75,000 annually
- Licensed: $73,000-83,000 annually
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Provide counseling and support services by:
- Effectively assessing family needs across a broad spectrum of areas, recognizing professional boundaries and the need for consultation from other fields.
- Providing a minimum of 60% direct clinical service hours using the most appropriate intervention modalities; when necessary, providing outreach and case management services and linking clients to community resources.
- Accurately and timely documenting case records, statistical and other administrative data in accordance with all agency requirements, procedures, and guidelines.
- Providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services to clients of diverse backgrounds.
- Participating in on-going individual and group supervision based on level of skill and professional development.
- Providing unit support by conducting intakes, language support, parenting education, and assessments.
- Attend relevant meetings, trainings, events and activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications (All applicants MUST meet the minimum qualifications):
- A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited university and registered with the CA Board of Behavioral Science.
- Minimum one year experience (including field placement) providing social services to low-income children, youth and families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of the use and operation of personal computers.
- Experience in the development and use of database application.
- Bilingual capacity (Korean/ English).
- Ability to organize and prepare documentation in a timely manner.
- Strong commitment to working with a multicultural community.
- Strong organizational, written and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and a willingness to participate fully in the team process.
- Self-directing and the ability to work independently as required.
- Proof of passing a TB test and Live Scan fingerprint clearance.
- Valid California Driver License, access to personal transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Physical requirements: Able to hear a child calling for help, able to see a child on the playground, able to sit for long periods of time, seeing to inspect the field and written documents; ability to communicate with KYCC staff, affiliates, clients and public; and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
TO APPLY, please submit a cover letter and resume.
KYCC is an EOE & E-Verify Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- providing social services to low-income families: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Korean/ English (Required)
License/Certification:
- current BBS registration (Required)
Work Location: In person