Counselor-Seniors
About The Position
The Seniors program includes Rypins House, a 6-bed transitional residential treatment program located in San Francisco’s Mission District, Carroll House, a 6-bed residential treatment located in Bernal Heights and Rypins House Day Treatment, a day treatment program for Seniors Program clients and older adult consumers from the community. Rypins House has been provided by the agency under a contract with the City and County since 1980 and Carroll House since 1979. This program provides services to adults over age 60. This transitional residential treatment program for seniors is the only rehabilitation and recovery-based 24-hour alternative to institutional treatment, or jail, that is designed to meet the needs of behavioral health clients over age 60 in San Francisco.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- 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 20lb packages multiple times during each work shift
Nice To Haves
- Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement, depending on nature and length of experience
- Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred
- At least one year's experience in a community mental health program is preferred
- Valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies are preferred
Responsibilities
- Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment
- Performance of 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
