Assistant Counselor

• Position Requirements
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• The ability/flexibility to work varied hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associates Degree in Human Services or related field; a minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
• AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) registration is required for all Residential Counselors. Individuals not yet registered must be willing to complete the required registration within 30 days of employment and maintain active and current status throughout employment.
• First Aid, CPR certification required for all Residential counselors. Non-certified individuals hired into the position must be willing to complete certification course within 30 days of employment and maintain certifications in active and current status throughout employment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA policies and their documentation guidelines, licensing, and other state and federal regulations relating to residential psychiatric programs.
• Knowledge of residential mental health programming, psychiatric crisis intervention, documentation, group counseling, multicultural and socio-economic issues.
• Basic advocacy skills.
• Skilled in presenting ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, and all other clinical databases.
• Ability to use analysis, experience, and good judgement to make decisions.
• A willingness to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.

Our Vision

A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being.

Our Mission

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.

Core values

Excellence

We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent care.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas. We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging.

Equity

We are dedicated to promoting health equity in our communities, and we work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and society.

Well Being

We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.

Advocacy

We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to reduce barriers to care with the goal of access to high quality, integrated healthcare for all.

Community Engagement

We build partnerships in the community and across sectors to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance greater accessibility to care and support.

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