Counselor-Clay

Job Details Job Location: Clay Street - San Francisco, CA 94115 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $4,084.00 - $4,756.00 Salary/month Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Any Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Primary Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Program Director or the Assistant Director, Counselors provide support and assistance to clients of this unique long term adult psychiatric residential treatment program. The Counselors advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs. Specific functions are outlined in the job description. Generally, Counselor duties include: Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment Perform intake interviews Group, individual, and family counseling Treatment plan development and implementation Coordination of activities Discharge planning Developing and maintaining contact with clients' therapists and related treatment programs Maintain computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services Maintain clinical records Perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts. Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's degree; experience may be substituted for the degree requirement, depending on nature and length of experience Preferred: Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation Preferred: At least one year's experience in a community mental health program Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Must have basic word processing skills Must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs and lift and carry 20 lb. packages multiple times during each work shift Upon receipt of a job offer and before commencement of employment, must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam in order to obtain clearance from the State Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies are preferred. Equal Opportunity Statement Progress Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Bilingual/bicultural, people of color, women, individuals with personal experience as consumers of mental health services and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Company will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Progress Foundation