School-Based Counselor Trainee (Guadalupe)

The Position:

This traineeship will be responsible for managing a School-Based Counselor (SBC) caseload and will be providing counseling with high risk youth in the Guadalupe Union School District. Services are provided at an FSA office, school site, and/or through telehealth. Clinical supervision is provided.

This position is only available in Santa Maria/Guadalupe.

Sample Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide ongoing counseling to children/youth and their families, under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

Formulate psychosocial diagnoses, develop clinical goals and treatment plans, perform clinically appropriate advocacy activities, and initiate clinically indicated interventions.

Assist in information gathering, assessment of needs, and resource referral regarding services for clients and their families, develop case plans, and provide follow-up and ongoing case management as needed.

Adhere to SBC program guidelines (see clinic services training program guidelines provided at orientation).

Participate in in a minimum of one agency outreach opportunity annually as assigned.

Maintain records according to agency policies, including but not limited to completing progress notes within 48 business hours, administrative paperwork, and other related clinical documentation duties in a timely manner.

Employment Standards:

Bachelor degree required.

Current enrollment in master’s or doctoral-level clinical program at an accredited university. Experience in counseling children and families preferred.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills

Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must.

Classification, Hours and Pay Rate:

This position is 20.0 hours per week, non-exempt.

Benefits include: 403(b) retirement plan, and holiday and sick leave available.

The pay rate is based on experience.

Family Service Agency’s north county DBA is Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center. Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County’s most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients’ homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.

It is highly recommended that you submit both a cover letter and resume.

You can apply to this position at: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?RID=3137331

Or search through our portal for other open positions: http://familyserviceagency.appone.com/

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