Mental Health Therapist/Counselor

Job Description

Mental Health Therapist/Counselor

START Program (Carpinteria)

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring Mental Health Therapists for school-based positions at local schools in Carpinteria.

This position is valuable training for those interested in doing one on one psychotherapy with children/youth. START Therapists receive training and experience in assessment, treatment planning, diagnosis, case management, family therapy, and appropriate documentation of all services. These skills are wonderful for therapists who are considering a career in either private practice or a clinic setting.

Opportunity to work for well-established county-wide non-profit organization in collaboration with the school district.

Fun and rewarding position working with children/youth and families.

Paid training and clinical supervision (group & triad) provided.

Position available at a middle school and elementary school.

Qualifications:

MFT, AMFT, LCSW, ACSW, LPCC, or APCC with current registration with BBS REQUIRED

(Application in process with BBS-post MA grad is acceptable)

Experience working with children/adolescents (preferably in school setting)

Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred

Job Duties:

Ongoing individual therapy for identified clients at their school sites

Assessment and treatment planning in collaboration with families

Meet with parents or guardians in support of clients

Support and collaborate with teachers and administrators in advocacy for clients

Maintain client charts and completes progress notes in a timely manner

Completes client assessment, creates treatment plans in conjunction with client and family

Job hours coincide with the school schedule (must be available during school hours)

Position is for the school year (approx. 10 months) with opportunity to renew

This is a full time 30-40 hours per week

Salary range is $25-$30/hr DOE

Rate increase for Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Benefits for full time employees including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday), and education reimbursement.

This is an in-person position and candidate would be required to meet with clients at school site.

This position includes:

$500 self-care allowance that can be applied to gym memberships etc.

Mileage Stipend of $10 day if traveling 30-49 miles or $20 day if traveling 50+ miles to work site

Please send resume and cover letter to: and reference START Therapist

Please call with questions or for more information.