Behavioral Health Therapist

PURPOSE:

This counselor position is licensed at a post-master's degree level. This counselor primarily provides brief and intensive therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, families and/or groups to ameliorate their identified problems in order to improve or restore their skills and abilities to successfully manage their lives and interact positively with their families and community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from an approved and accredited school with a master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or other related human service field.

License: Provisional license of one of the following licenses: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)

Experience: Completion of internships during or following attainment of the master's degree, with appropriate level of supervision.

Certification: CPR

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

License: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW or LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Experience: Experience with treatment of substance abuse.

Experience in group work and family/couples counseling.

Ability to work with children of all ages and with their families.

Bi-lingual: English / Spanish-Fluency in Spanish.

Other Requirements:

1) COVID vaccination is a requirement for all El Centro Family Health employees unless granted an exemption under applicable state or federal law.

2) TST Test