Mental Health Counselor

Join a compassionate, mission-driven team where your clinical skills make a real difference every day. This is an opportunity to grow professionally while supporting meaningful, life-changing recovery work in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Counselor provides trauma-informed mental health and substance use services to individuals living with co-occurring disorders. This role supports client stability, recovery, and engagement in medical and supportive services through counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination. The MHC works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments

• Deliver crisis intervention services to ensure client and staff safety

• Implement individualized treatment plans under appropriate clinical supervision

• Support clients with education, resources, and community referrals

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams, including medical and support staff

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Participate in required trainings, supervision, and continuing education

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience working with:

  • Substance use disorders

  • Co-occurring mental health conditions

  • Trauma-informed care

  • LGBTQ+ populations

  • Diverse cultural and socioeconomic communities

Licensure Requirements

• License-eligible in California AMFT, ACSW, APCC or fully licensed LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

• Candidates must have fewer than 1,000 supervised hours remaining to sit for licensure

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of addiction, recovery, and co-occurring disorders

• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments and using DSM-5 and ICD coding

• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic health record EHR and case management systems

Preferred Qualities

• Commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care

• Cultural humility and experience working with marginalized communities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment