California Licensed Behavioral Counselor

Job Summary

To support the County of San Diego's 24/7 Access and Crisis Line, the part-time California Licensed Behavioral Counselor will manage calls from individuals seeking behavioral health services, conduct screenings, and provide crisis intervention while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage calls from the 988 Lifeline and triage based on mental health and substance use disorder symptoms
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and provide customized referrals, ensuring safety during crisis situations
• Document all interactions in compliance with clinical service requirements and assist in training crisis line staff

Required qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in human services or behavioral health field
• 2+ years of post-graduate behavioral clinical experience
• 1+ years of crisis management experience
• 1+ years of experience working with diverse populations and psychological disorders
• Bilingual in Spanish and English