The Braille Institute is seeking a Counselor for their Los Angeles, CA, (90029) location.

Who is Braille Institute?

Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. We offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.

We serve the community from seven centers, and hundreds of community outreach locations throughout Southern California, and lead popular national programs like Braille Challenge and Cane Quest. Our staff and volunteers understand losing your vision can be scary, but we believe it is not the end of independence but a new way of living.

About the role:

The Counselor will provide short-term psychotherapy services for individuals adjusting to vision loss as well as conduct brief psychosocial assessments.

Additional duties will include:

• Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Facilitate emotional support groups and social adjustment initiatives.
• Risk assessment and safety planning skills.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community partners.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and trainings.
• Maintains licensure as required by BBS.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensure (LCSW) in CA required.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a community care position;
• Risk assessment and safety planning skills.
• Knowledge with online education programs or technology-mediated instructions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, computer, and organization skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with the visually impaired is desirable.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

COVID Policy

Braille Institute requires its employees to be “fully vaccinated.” “Fully vaccinated” means having received both shots of a two-dose vaccination series (Pfizer or Moderna) or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine AND having received a booster once booster-eligible, which is 6 months after the second dose for Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.