Remote Licensed Asylee and Refugee Counselor
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Job highlights
Summary
Join a well-known nonprofit community health agency in San Jose as an Asylee and Refugee Counselor for the Behavioral Health Program. The counselor delivers direct behavioral health services to Asylee and Refugee populations, conducting individual and group therapy sessions, case management services, and ensuring culturally relevant service delivery.
Requirements
- Licensed in California as a Marriage Family Therapist, Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist
- Master’s degree in social work or psychology; or equivalent education, training, and experience
- One year or more of direct clinical experience working with refugees
Responsibilities
- Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services to asylees and refugees
- Facilitate referrals to community resources and perform case management services
- Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans
- Complete all documentation per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County standards within expected deadlines
- Participate in clinical supervisions, consultations, team meetings, trainings, and on-call after hours rotation
- Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support
- Complete other related duties and projects as assigned
Job description
Compensation: $85K-94K per year (Negotiable)
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Hybrid Remote Work Schedule
- Signing Bonus
- Hybrid Remote Model with company laptop
- 12 Paid Holidays, and a Floating Holiday!
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
- Comprehensive benefit plan with four Health Plan Options (we pay 95% of premiums!)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with match
- Additional pay for bilingual staff
- Eligibility for the State Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free access to Headspace mindfulness application
About Us:
Join a well-known and highly respected nonprofit community health agency in San Jose as a Asylee and Refugee Counselor for our renowned Behavioral Health Program. The Behavioral Health Counselor delivers direct behavioral health services to Asylee and Refugee populations in various settings such as homes, clinics, and field environments. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group therapy sessions, as well as providing case management services. The counselor ensures that services are culturally relevant and sensitive during delivery.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits for this role, providing you with an excellent opportunity to gain experience with an agency that has been supporting community-based clients for over 50 years.
What Makes This Job Special:
- Join an exceptional team dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatment, collaboration, and support.
- Enjoy a low turnover environment and contribute to essential community care programs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services to asylees and refugees.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources and perform case management services.
- Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans.
- Complete all documentation per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County standards within expected deadlines.
- Participate in clinical supervisions, consultations, team meetings, trainings, and on-call after hours rotation.
- Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support.
- Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
Licensed in California as a Marriage Family Therapist, Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist.
- Master’s degree in social work or psychology; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- One year or more of direct clinical experience working with working with refugees.