Mental Health Counselor - Farsi Speaking
Company: Refugee Women's Alliance
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Mental Health Counselor - Farsi Speaking
Full-time Regular
Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is a nationally recognized
multiethnic nonprofit organization that provides award-winning
services to refugee and immigrant women and their families in King
and Snohomish Counties.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Behavioral Health Counselor – Bachelor Level
DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health
REPORTS TO: Behavioral Health Program Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Regular Full-Time (37.5 Hrs./Week)
PURPOSE:
To provide counseling services to refugee and immigrant clients.
The bilingual/bicultural mental health counselor is responsible for
ensuring that clients receive culturally appropriate behavioral
health services including comprehensive case management, crisis
intervention, client advocacy, and coordination of services. In
addition, the behavioral health counselor is expected to provide
cross-cultural consultation and community outreach to the community
and provide training and education on the provision of behavioral
health to refugees and immigrants.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Services:
Participate in intake assessment in a culturally appropriate
manner.
Develop an effective treatment plan congruent with clients'
cultural beliefs and values.
Provide comprehensive case management services to ensure all client
needs are met.
Conduct individual, family counseling, and crisis intervention when
appropriate.
Advocate for clients in accessing needed resources and support
services.
Conduct home visits as needed and if the state and King County
regulations allow it.
Knowledge and adherence to all HIPAA requirements.
Integrate ReWA's mission, vision, and values in the work provided
to clients.
Community Services and Contacts:
Conduct outreach to the community and provide consultation and
education on provision of behavioral health to refugees and
immigrants.
Build strong partnerships with other social service, behavioral
health and healthcare providers.
Integrate ReWA's mission, vision, and values in the work provided
to the community.
Administrative:
Develop and maintain progress notes, treatment plans, and other
clinical forms and documentations in accordance with federal, state
and county requirements.
Ensure complete and up to date client files and reports.
Meet all deadlines and reporting requirements.
Attend meetings as requested, including clinical case consultation
and supervision.
Integrate ReWA's mission, vision, and values in the administrative
work for the Agency.
Perform other duties as assigned by the clinical supervisor and the
clinical director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
Two years counseling experience preferred.
Knowledge and experience in using the DSM 5/ICD-10
Must be registered as an agency-affiliated counselor or have
another licensure.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to provide appropriate
referrals.
Commitment to meeting deadlines and reporting requirements
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Proven ability to work in a multiethnic environment, sensitivity to
and respect for diverse cultures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be fluent in English and Farsi languages.
Fluency in Arabic, Dari or Pashto preferred.
CLOSES: Open until Filled
BENEFITS: Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance;
403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, holidays, and sick
leave.
FOR CONSIDERATION:
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