Residential Counselor - Licensed Mental Health

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the San Francisco community through legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services, and residential treatment programs. We support formerly homeless adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders by providing a continuum of integrated direct care services. All of our programs are grounded in a social rehabilitation philosophy that integrates harm reduction and daily living skills within a safe and supportive environment.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

Values that Guide Us: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect

If you're passionate about making a real impact in your community, working in a dynamic, inclusive environment, and helping people rebuild their lives, PRC Baker Places is the place for you.

Title: Residential Counselor

Available Shifts: Day, Swing, and Overnight

Locations: Baker Street House, Fostel House, Robertson Place, San Jose Place

Facility Type: Licensed, DOJ and CDSS Background Clearance Required


Position Overview

The Residential Counselor provides 24-hour support at the residential facility they are assigned to support, while offering counseling services to an adult population with psychiatric, substance abuse and/or HIV-AIDS related disabilities. Residential counselors advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation, which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.

There are both Full-Time and Part-Time position openings organization wide.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
• Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
• Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
• Monitor and document clients' progress toward achievement of individual goals.
• Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
• Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
• Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
• Facilitate and supervise clients with residential house chores, meal preparation, and group activities.
• Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
• Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Maintain agency 30 hour per year staff development training requirement.
• Ability to work at a San Francisco worksite
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving people with mental disabilities.
• Direct experience in providing services to clients.
• The following Baker Places, Inc. treatment programs require a DOJ clearance: Hummingbird Valencia, Hummingbird Potrero, Leland House, Ferguson Place, CDSS clearance; Fostel House, Robertson Place, San Jose Place and Baker Street House.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to physically respond to clients' needs in the event of a crisis situation.
• Must be able to do extensive charting and documentation.
• Must be able to have a valid covid-19 vaccination card.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. PRC Baker Places offers a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as short/long-term disability, life insurance, employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement, generous paid time-off, and professional development.