Client Support Services Counselor

About the position

The Client Support Services Counselor (CSSC) at ChildNet Youth and Family Services plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health services to at-risk children and their families. This position involves working within the community to coordinate necessary services, functioning as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Child Family Specialist, and/or Therapeutic Behavior Specialist. The CSSC is responsible for delivering behavior support and intervention, ensuring that clients receive the appropriate care and support they need.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the ICPM (Intensive Core Practice Model) philosophy.
• Coordinate and provide services to children and adolescents under supervision.
• Provide in-home behavior management training to caregivers as needed.
• Actively participate in the Child and Family Team (CFT) to develop treatment plans.
• Attend and participate in CFT, ICC, IEP, and other client-related meetings.
• Work with mental health practitioners and social workers to ensure participation in service plans.
• Prepare verbal and written reports regarding client participation and progress.
• Maintain contact notes and DMH billing documentation for each client.
• Attend DCFS/DMH meetings and community events as a representative of the agency.
• Complete required training as outlined by ChildNet and LA County DMH.
• Identify, report, and respond to extreme behavior in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Attend mandatory in-service and facility/department meetings as required.
• Maintain availability for possible crisis intervention 24/7.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a social science-related field (e.g., Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Child Psychology).
• At least six months of experience working with emotionally disturbed children in institutional settings.
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have a reliable source of transportation.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Opportunities for advancement
• Life insurance
• Referral program