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Do you have a strong passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others? We are actively seeking a committed individual to join our dynamic team as a Behavioral HealthCounselor Level II!
Chinatown Service Center (CSC) Overview
In 1971, the Chinese Methodist Church embarked on a mission to support newly arrived Chinese immigrants, laying the foundation for what we are today. The Chinatown Service Center (CSC) is a nonprofit organization providing multilingual health and social services, employment training, and counseling in Greater Los Angeles. We are expanding our team to continue our legacy of compassion and empowerment. For further information on CSC, Visit our website at http://www.cscla.org.
CSC'S MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide outstanding services and advocacy that promote a better quality of life and equal opportunities for immigrants and other communities.
CSC'S VISION STATEMENT:
Thriving Lives in Empowered Communities
CSC'S BH COUNSELOR- LEVEL II'S PURPOSE:
Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to clients and/or families; provide clinical assessment, field-based, and outreach services to clients and their families; case management and advocacy services.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strengths-based, family-centered therapeutic services, including individual, family, and group therapy.
- Assess and monitor client and family progress, adjusting treatment as needed.
- Collaborate with the Department of Children and Family Services and the Multi-disciplinary team.
- Deliver services in the community or field, meeting program and funding source requirements.
- Maintain client files in compliance with agency policy, showing cultural and linguistic needs sensitivity.
- Interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Meet Agency requirements for billing reimbursable services.
- Attend staff meetings, contribute to program development, and participate in community outreach with the BHD Prevention team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology.
- Licensed-eligible: board-registered MFT-Intern, ASW, MSW, or Licensed professional.
- 1-2 years' postgraduate experience with adolescents and families in various therapeutic modalities.
- Knowledge of social, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics of Chinese/Asian immigrants and refugees.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with children, youth, and families.
- Bilingual/bicultural knowledge in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is required.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license and insurable driving record.
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
- Successfully meet the post-offer/pre-hire physical and DMV Driving Record Search for insurability by our Carrier’s requirements and receive an “Eligible for Employment” status for Level II Background Check required by the State of California.
If you are a committed advocate with a strong sense of serving the community and a desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this meaningful opportunity to JoinChinatown Service Center (CSC) in our mission to build a resilient and united community against hate and violence. Let's create a future where thriving lives and empowered communities are the norm. Together, we can make a lasting difference!
Chinatown Service Center (CSC) is a non-discriminatory Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who is able to provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
