CCRC Clinical Family Consultant

Cottage Health
United States, California, Santa Barbara
Apr 30, 2025
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a CCRC Clinical Family Consultant for their SBCH CCRC department responsible for providing both family consultation and mental health counseling for Coast Caregiver Resource Center clients through assessment, care planning, education, coaching, referrals, group facilitation, and short-term individual therapy with caregiving families of adults with brain impairments and other disabling conditions. Major accountabilities include: Family Consultation: Provides guidance and support to clients through assessment and reassessment, action planning, coaching on caregiving issues, referring to appropriate community resources, and offering educational and group support. Coordinates CCRC vendor services for clients by requesting authorization based on eligibility, need, and service availability and supporting the resolution of any concerns. Manages annual voucher budget according to policies and procedures, spends out the maximum possible without going over budget, and makes modifications as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. Education: Minimum: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Preferred: Coursework in Gerontology, Brain impairing conditions, Cognitive Impairments. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Minimum: Associate-level mental health provider and registered as an Associate with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences. Valid California driver license and own transportation. Associate-level providers must participate in clinical supervision with CCRC licensed clinicians as required by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences to provide counseling services. Preferred: Licensed mental health provider (e.g., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Psychologist) and Psychological counseling experience with caregiving individuals and families. Licensed mental health providers not required to participate in clinical supervision to provide counseling services. Technical Requirements: Minimum: Computer skills adequate to enter data, complete reports, utilize email and the internet. Familiarity with neurological/cognitive impairments, issues facing family caregivers and knowledge of local resources. Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish. Years of Related Work Experience: Minimum: 5 years experience in geriatrics, mental health, case management, or related area. Preferred: 3 years experience working with caregiving families. About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.