Mental Health Counselor

This role is bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English. A test will be administered prior to employment.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Mental Health Counselor to join our SLO-Hub program. Under the direction of the SLO-Hub Program Supervisor and in collaboration with the contract clinical supervisor, you will provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for clients. Your expertise in psychotherapy and various treatment modalities will be crucial in supporting individuals with dual-diagnosed disorders.

Qualifications:

• Must have one of the following licenses:
  • Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Associate Clinical Social Worker
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
• Required: AA/AS Degree and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least 5 years in administrative/financial roles.
• Preferred: Experience with data entry, payment systems, accounts payable, or other finance/information technology areas.

As the Mental Health Counselor you will:

• Process program expenditures, including vouching invoices and documenting cost allocations.
• Prepare and submit paperwork for Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in vendor invoices and financial transactions.
• Review and compute program donations and grants, assisting with program spending and projections.
• Prepare and route independent contractor agreements for review and signature.
• Process provider payments, dues, family fees, and reimbursements.
• Compile information for financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide ongoing support for updating projections related to staffing, cost allocation, and cost fluctuations.
• Assist program staff with purchase requisitions and communicate financial procedures.
• Attend department meetings and planning sessions.
• Provide training and support to various teams on fiscal policies and procedures.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual  orientation, disability or socio-economic level.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Based on the program, a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray may be required. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. 

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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