Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment. Our Mission is to serve people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job- readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. We empower our clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives. We are looking for individuals who are ready to join our mission driven client services team.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Counselor will work with Chrysalis Clients to help navigate barriers to finding and / or retaining employment. They will provide one-on-one and / or group short-term counseling services to clients and will actively help clients build coping mechanisms and strategies to support in lifelong sustainability. Sessions may take place in-person at a Chrysalis center and / or virtually depending on client need.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide short-term, goal-oriented counseling services to assist clients in addressing mental health and emotional barriers impacting their employment.
• Counsel clients individually to support them in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life changes, and fostering personal growth.
• Guide clients in developing strategies to manage mental health challenges and improve overall well-being.
• Conduct thorough client assessments through interviews and observations to inform treatment planning.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and confidential treatment records and progress reports.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental conditions and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on clinical expertise.
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate necessary support services and referrals.
• Collaborate with staff to review case files and provide clinical support and quality assurance.
• Connect clients with additional external mental health resources and services when appropriate.
• Attend staff meetings as required and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the support team.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Fair Chance Hiring Statement

Chrysalis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals who share lived experience with the communities we serve. In particular, Chrysalis welcomes applicants who are formerly incarcerated and / or justice-involved; people who have experienced housing insecurity and / or economic inequity; Black, Indigenous, and people of color; persons with disabilities; ethnic and religious minorities; and members of the LGBTQ+ community.