MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

BUCKELEW PROGRAMS•Novato, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Buckelew and work with great people doing great things! Buckelew Programs is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the North Bay, providing compassionate mental health, supported housing and substance use treatment. We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor I to join our Residential Support Services (RSS) team. RSS offers affordable housing with 24/7 individualized care that includes meals, medication management, support with independent living skills, intensive case management, and social rehabilitation groups. In this role, you will provide direct support to clients living independently within the Buckelew housing environment. You will play a vital role in fostering recovery, self-sufficiency, and independence by assisting with daily living activities and providing consistent, person-centered care. This is an onsite position, working Wednesday 9:00am through Friday 1:00pm, 40 hours per week. This includes paid meal breaks and unpaid sleep time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Fluent in English; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a calm, organized, and empathetic manner.
Interest and comfort in working with individuals with behavioral health needs.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) at a basic to intermediate level.
Must be a dependable, flexible, and collaborative team player.
Valid California driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and access to a personal, insured vehicle required.
Ability to pass a Live Scan background check, as required by program regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate effectively as part of a team, maintaining prompt and clear communication with colleagues.
Complete and maintain timely, accurate documentation including client notes, mileage logs, and other required records.
Performs Electronic Health Record (EHR) medication documentation duties.
Teach and assist clients with activities of daily living, adapting support to their individual needs and readiness levels.
Monitor and report on client well-being, including mood and behavior.
Ensure and model adherence to agency safety protocols.
Support clients with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, offering skill-building assistance as appropriate.
Provide medication prompts, ensure proper storage, monitor adherence, and support timely refills as required by program guidelines.
Provide client transportation using personal or agency vehicles; support clients in learning and using public transportation.
Assist clients with attending and coordinating medical appointments.
Perform general housekeeping tasks (e.g., vacuuming, dishwashing, dusting) as needed.
Conduct basic maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, checking smoke detectors) and report major repair needs to the supervisor.
Maintain adequate household supplies and restock as needed.
Deliver services that align with program goals, emphasizing client progress and satisfaction.
Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual standards (e.g., CARF, Medi-Cal, HUD) and maintain program certifications and licensing requirements.