Primary Counselor

Join to apply for the Primary Counselor role at Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center
. Are you looking for a new career and a new way to help people? Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center is expanding its team of per diem Primary Counselors
. Sierra Vista, which is licensed as a skilled nursing facility, serves men and women with severe mental illness in a secure, long‑term setting. We are a CMS five‑star team and have been repeatedly featured among Newsweek's America's Best Nursing Homes. We value compassion and quality care above all else, and we have high standards for our caregivers and coworkers.

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  Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Growth Opportunities:
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Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

As a Primary Counselor
, you will provide crucial therapeutic support to clients by assessing their needs, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and implementing individualized behavioral programs. You will work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Program Director to offer treatment options, help resolve problems, and assist clients in managing stress, mental health challenges, and other life issues. You will maintain case notes, monitor client progress, and actively participate in the development of treatment plans.

• Two years' direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting; or
• Two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health; or
• A combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

• Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related fields.
• CA Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.

Equal Opportunity

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement:
Compensation for roles varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that we reasonably expect to pay for roles, as stated above.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Mental Health Care

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