Counselor - Grand Avenue
About The Position
Progress Foundation is a private, non-profit mental health agency operating in San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Counties. We provide individuals experiencing symptoms of serious mental illness and other co-occurring disorders with alternatives to institutional placement. Our primary treatment philosophy is based on the Principles of Social Rehabilitation, emphasizing a home-like treatment environment, honorable therapeutic relationships, and active client participation in treatment planning. We offer a full spectrum of treatment, from community-based Psychiatric Crisis Clinics and short-term Crisis Residential to moderate and long-term Transitional Residential treatment, as well as Case Management Services. Services are voluntary and targeted to individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse. Our programs and staffing reflect a strong commitment to diversity and cultural awareness.
Requirements
- 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.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Program Director or the Assistant Director, Counselors provide support and assistance to clients of an adult psychiatric transitional residential treatment program.
- Advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs.
- Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment.
- Perform intake interviews.
- Conduct group, individual, and family counseling.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinate activities.
- Perform discharge planning.
- Develop and maintain contact with clients' therapists and related treatment programs.
- Maintain computer requirements of the County of Marin Community Behavioral Health Services.
- Maintain clinical records.
- Perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
