AACI

Counselor for Asylee and Refugee Support Who Loves Flexibility and Field Work

Job Label: AACI-1

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At AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement), we are dedicated to strengthening the resilience and hope of our diverse community members by improving their health and well-being. As an Asylee and Refugee Counselor, you will have the unique opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals seeking refuge and new beginnings.

AACI clients span all ages. Most have low or very low incomes, and many experience trauma, mental illness, chronic disease, isolation, or other obstacles to health and well-being. AACI’s culturally sensitive health and wellness services are accessible to all in need, without regard to their immigration status or their ability to pay.  A sliding scale for fees are available and based on income.

You will support clients across Santa Clara County.

Why You Are Going to Love This Job

Our organization values cultural sensitivity, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that every team member feels supported and empowered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, multiple health plan options with 95% of premiums covered, and a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions. Additionally, we invest in your professional growth by providing access to numerous free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and wellness initiatives such as yoga, health events, and mindfulness meditation. Our fun and supportive team environment fosters flexibility, resiliency, clear boundaries with clients and self-care, making AACI not just a workplace, but a community.

Join our team and be part of a community that is making a difference every day.

What We Need You to Do

• 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 AACI standards within expected deadlines.
• Participate in clinical supervisions, consultations, team meetings, trainings, and on-call after-hours rotation.
• Maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support. (Licensed Staff Only)

What You Bring to the Table

• Highly organized.
• Licensed in California as a Marriage Family Therapist, Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist.
• Open to AMFT/APCC/ASW (MA Unlicensed)
• Master’s degree in social work or psychology; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of DSM-V criteria for diagnosing behavioral health illnesses.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT).
• Understanding of cultural issues, community resources, and family dynamics.
• Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of program responsibilities.
• Patience and resiliency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of or aptitude to learn Epic health record system.
• Verbal and written fluency in English required; bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) desired but not required.
• One year or more of direct clinical experience working with refugees is preferred.

At AACI, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages self-care. We accept H1B visas and participate in state loan forgiveness programs, including the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.

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