Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Clinic Counselor Trainee - Santa Maria  Category Clinical   Description Why join our countywide agency? *Because each day we are making a difference in our community, and because we have a positive, employee- and client-centered work culture. *We offer continuous employee education and development and paid clinical supervision. *We work with our staff to offer flexibility whenever possible, as well as a free subscription to the meditation/sleep app Calm for wellness and self-care. We look forward to you joining our team at FSA of Santa Barbara County! The Position: Family Service Agencys Traineeship positions are responsible for managing a clinical caseload and contributing to the overall functioning of the clinic. Working with those impacted by trauma can be fulfilling and meaningful, yet simultaneously exhausting and heart-rending. FSA strives to be a trauma-informed and resilience-oriented organization, actively identifying and employing methods to support staff to embody a healthy and sustainable balance of care for others and themselves. We are looking to fill positions in Santa Maria. Clinical supervision is provided. Sample of Duties and Responsibilities: Provide ongoing counseling to individuals, children, families, seniors, couples and/or groups as assigned, under the supervision of a licensed therapist in FSA offices and/or in client homes. Formulate psychosocial diagnoses, develop clinical goals and treatment plans, perform clinically appropriate advocacy activities, and initiate clinically-indicated interventions. Assist in information gathering, assessment of needs, and resource referral regarding services for clients and their families and develop case plans and provide follow-up and ongoing case management as needed. Maintain records according to agency policies, including but not limited to completing progress notes within 48 business hours, administrative paperwork, and other related clinical documentation duties in a timely manner Provide statistical information as needed. Maintain regular communication with the agency (including, but not limited to: weekly clinical supervision, daily checking of agency email and responding as needed, and as-needed individual supervision meetings). Participate in outreach opportunities.   Position Requirements Employment Standards: Bachelor degree required. Current enrollment in master’s or doctoral-level clinical program at an accredited university. Experience in counseling children and families preferred. Must posses valid CA Driver License and auto insurance. Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required   Classification, Hours and Pay Rate: This position is approximately ten (10) hours per week. Hourly rate/stipend available, depending on circumstances.         Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Shift -not applicable-   Position Clinic Counselor Trainee   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number CLI-22-00007   Location Santa Maria Office (SMVYFC)   About the Organization Family Service Agency (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County's most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients' homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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