Social Emotional School Wellness Counselor at County of San Luis Obispo
Job Summary
Job Summary
The County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is hiring Social Emotional School Wellness Counselor (County Classification: Behavioral Health Specialist II) for school-based early intervention counseling as part of middle school Student Assistance Programs. The Behavioral Health Specialist will be responsible for providing behavioral health screening, counseling, and referrals, alcohol and drug education, mental health wellness promotion, and service delivery to schools and program participants, including youth, families, educators, and the public. Behavioral Health Specialists assigned to secondary school counseling are required to work in interdisciplinary teams, provide individual and group counseling, screening and referral, and work with community and parents to promote health and wellness on campus. This includes culturally relevant and inclusive services for a diverse school population. All prevention and early intervention Specialists develop and implement wellness activities which address mental health and substance abuse issues. This position requires work in all areas of the County and is based on a flexible schedule with limited weekend and evening work an expectation.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please see the job details on the career page for a complete list of qualifications. In addition, licensure or certification will be required for this position and must be held at time of application and maintained throughout employment.
Any of the following licenses or certificates will be accepted:
- Associate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Associate or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Associate or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician or Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
- Registered Addiction Counselor or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Three (3) References
- Proof of Valid License or Certification you hold.
HOW TO APPLY
Please click the button below to apply at: Behavioral Health Specialist I/II - Prevention and Early Intervention Youth Programs | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)
Please complete the application online and include your resume, three references, and proof of the valid license or certification that you hold.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please see the job details on the career page for a complete list of qualifications. In addition, licensure or certification will be required for this position and must be held at time of application and maintained throughout employment.
Any of the following licenses or certificates will be accepted:
- Associate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Associate or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Associate or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician or Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
- Registered Addiction Counselor or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Three (3) References
- Proof of Valid License or Certification you hold.
HOW TO APPLY
Please click the button below to apply at: Behavioral Health Specialist I/II - Prevention and Early Intervention Youth Programs | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)
Please complete the application online and include your resume, three references, and proof of the valid license or certification that you hold.