What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor of Behavioral Health and Homeless Prevention position at Directions for Living?
Salary: $73,000
We offer:
- Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability.
- 5 days of Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Wellness Days- including 1 week in December.
- 10 Paid Holidays
Do you envision yourself working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full-time employees, PTO, paid company holidays to include one week off in December, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a professional position providing counseling for Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) under the Behavioral Health and Homeless Prevention program within the Housing First Division. The CABHI program provides counseling and case management services to individuals, youth, and families who have experienced homelessness and have a severe and persistent mental health condition or co-occurring disorder. This program is focused on formally homeless individuals, youth, and families who have recently been housed in permanent or permanent supportive housing.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
- License in the healing arts preferred.
- Minimum of two years documented clinical experience in working with adults with severe or persistent mental illness to live independently who were previously homeless.
- CAP certification preferred
- Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to provide clinical intervention with adults who manifest a range of psychopathology, utilizing various treatment approaches including individual, family, and group therapy, individual psychopathology
- Have sufficient clinical knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused- CBT and other evidence based treatments.
- Must acquire knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working in the home with adults diagnosised with severe or persistent mental illness is required.
EOE/ADA/DFW
Smoke Free Campus
IND123
Salary : $72,999 - $73,000
