Bilingual Counselor II (Personal Services)

The mission of Alum Rock Counseling Center (ARCC) is to heal families and inspire youth to reach their full potential. For 50 years, ARCC has provided a wide range of behavioral health counseling and school-based support, designed to promote health equity & educational equity, and ensure that high-risk youth stay safe, in school, and drug & violence free. The agency supports a predominantly Latinx (83%) population in underserved schools and neighborhoods throughout Santa Clara County with a focus on the high-need area of East and Central San Jose. ARCC staff provide services to youth and caregivers who otherwise might struggle to afford and/or access quality care. In 2023-24, the agency served 5,000+ individuals, through 13 different programs, including individual and family counseling, substance use prevention education, youth mentoring, family reunification, parent training/support, and services in 30+ high-need schools.

We have 85 full-time employees and over 25 dedicated volunteers that make our program run. ARCC provides the opportunity to interact with youth and families within different departments and programs of the agency. We value integrity, honor, respect, diversity, compassion, and empathy. We work together as a team. Our employees love the work they do here because they can see the difference it is making in the community and in the life of each individual.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Counselor II will provide appropriate and approved therapeutic interventions to culturally and linguistically diverse children ages 0-5 and their families who are experiencing behaviors that influence their ability to form and maintain social relationships and/or influence their daily functioning. The ECMH Bilingual Counselor II will offer assessments, resources, intervention and supportive services to children and their families to foster positive caregiver-child relationships while strengthening childs developmental capacities in all domains. The Bilingual Counselor II will serve the needs of youth and their families in the clinic, home and/or the community.

Duties:
Capacity to engage and develop rapport with diverse culturally and linguistic clients. Assess and screen for client/family strengths and needs by using age-appropriate assessment tools. Provide linkage to specialized services that can meet clients developmental and/or mental health needs Utilize theoretical approaches to treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Provide therapeutic services, including dyadic and triadic therapy, appropriate for high-risk children and their families in the clinic, home and/or in the community. Conduct follow-up services for each client in a timely and consistent manner. Maintain confidential client records according to Medi-Cal standards by completing required paperwork including intakes, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, youth performance outcomes forms, etc. within expected timeframe determined by agency and county guidelines. Document all client contact within the required time-frame established by agency to meet county requirements. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team aimed at informing best practices and treatment goals for clients. Provide psychoeducation and coaching to parents regarding positive parenting strategies and other techniques that will strengthen the caregiver-child bond/attachment. Collaborate with other area service providers to support clients. Maintain a caseload of about 18-20 clients per week and meet agencys current productivity expectation. The caseload may be higher to meet the contract and agency productivity. Attend team meetings, weekly reflective clinical supervision/case conferencing, and trainings necessary for professional development and as required for the agency and its funding sources. Understand and adhere to the laws governing child abuse reporting and elder abuse. Administer evaluation surveys as required by contracts. Conduct individual and group Triple P 4 and Triple P 5 according to program contract. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor for the benefit of the agency and its clients.

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in counseling, psychology, child-development, social work or related. Board of Behavioral Sciences intern/license registration number required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 2-4 years of counseling experience in a community-based setting is preferred (internship time counts). Knowledge and understanding about the use of dyadic frameworks and exposure to children 0 5 years of age. Effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated computer literacy. Knowledge and understanding of Medi-Cal eligible service provisions and billing requirements. Understanding of and sensitivity to economic and cultural issues in diverse communities. Experience working with diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds; Experience working in diverse settings; Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred Effective verbal and written communication skills; Computer literate; Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.; Able to work independently and as a positive member of a team; Fingerprinting and background check as required by the Department of Justice; Valid CA drivers license, an automobile for agency travel, and proof of current auto insurance TB test clearance required every 2 years COVID19 vaccination and booster, highly recommended.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and operational needs, job description and responsibilities may be modified at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Alum Rock Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to building a team that represents the racial, ethnic and linguistic needs of our community. We highly encourage members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.