Licensed Asylee and Refugee Counselor

A Licensed Asylee and Refugee Counselor Position is needed in San Jose, CA.

Titan Placement Group invites you to explore an exciting opportunity in the picturesque city of San Jose, California, which is a dynamic and vibrant city nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a perfect blend of innovation, culture, and natural beauty. As the third-largest city in California, it’s a tech hub brimming with startups, global giants like Google, Apple, and Cisco, and cutting-edge innovation. The energy here is electrifying, as it powers the global tech industry.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $84,856 - $95,000
• Sign-on bonus
• Health Insurance – Employer covers 95%
• Dental and Vision Insurance Available
• Retirement Package – 403(b) with 3% Match
• Eligibility for the State Loan Forgiveness Program and the HRSA Loan repayment program!
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – 13 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days
• CME - Time off and allowance
• All licenses are paid for every year
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life Insurance one time of annual salary up to 100k
• Fitness Reimbursement: Employees who use the gym / attend fitness classes 8 times per month are eligible for $25 reimbursement per month.
• Additional Supplemental Benefits: Discounted employee-paid benefits include additional Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, Pet Insurance and Headspace App.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services to asylees and refugees.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources and perform case management services.
• Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans.
• Complete all documentation per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County, and standards within expected deadlines.
• Participate in clinical supervision, consultations, team meetings, training, and on-call after-hours rotation.
• Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer-of-the-day support.
• Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.
• DSM-V criteria for diagnosing behavioral health illnesses.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidenced-based practices (i.e., CBT, DBT, ACT).
• Understanding of cultural issues, community resources, and family dynamics.
• Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of the program's responsibilities.
• Ability to implement evidenced-based techniques to address client’s symptomatology and
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Licensed in California as a Marriage Family Therapist, Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist.
• Master’s degree in social work or psychology; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• One year or more of direct clinical experience working with working with refugees.
• Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural professional and experiential backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain a valid California driver's license, current personal auto insurance, and an MVR sufficient to maintain insurability under agency auto liability.
• Verbal and written fluency in English is required; Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese) are desired but not required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of or aptitude to learn Epic health record system.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements of the board of licensure.
• Knowledge of mandated reporting laws in California.

About Us

Titan Placement Group is a permanent placement healthcare recruiting firm dedicated to connecting healthcare organizations with high-quality candidates. We prioritize communication, collaboration, and accountability in all our placements. Titan Placement Group is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer, and we encourage minority and female candidates to apply.

If interested, please apply or email your resume to jason@titanplacement.com. You can also reach us by phone at (941) 269-1000.