Behavioral Health Counselor (LCSW or MFT)

The Behavioral Health Counselor can be either a LCSW or MFT. The Behavioral Health Counselor will be responsible for evaluating and determining courses of treatment for their assigned clients. they are responsible for:

1. To coordinate all aspects of your clients treatment and provide on going counseling.

2. Actively participate in on going program evaluation.

1. The Behavioral Health Counselor must posses a current and active license as an LCSW or Marriage Family Counselor, to practice counseling in the State of California or be a registered LCSW/MFCC intern with the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

2. Must demonstrate recent experience in a Behavioral Health and/or agency setting.

3. Must be aware of the State and Federal regulations regarding confidentiality and release of Medical and Behavioral Health information.

4. Must be aware of current reporting laws concerning sexual, physical or emotional abuse of a minor or adult, and current laws pertaining to therapists.

5. Must be able to assess for suicidality and make appropriate referrals per California State Health and Welfare Institutions Code 5150.