California Licensed Behavioral Counselor

Job Summary

Providing critical support for individuals in crisis, the part-time California Licensed Behavioral Counselor will conduct behavioral health screenings, triage calls, and offer customized referrals while working remotely from anywhere in the U.S. on a schedule of Tuesday to Saturday from 1pm to 9:30pm PST.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health screenings and triage calls based on mental health and substance use disorder symptoms
• Document all interactions in a clinical manner and ensure adherence to Department of Health Clinical Service requirements
• Provide crisis intervention and customized behavioral health referrals while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards

Required qualifications

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in human services such as Psychology or Sociology
• 2+ years of post-graduate experience providing direct clinical services, including psychosocial assessments and individual therapy
• 1+ years of experience applying de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed care in crisis situations
• Experience working with diverse populations and various psychological disorders
• Bilingual in Spanish and English