Relief Counselor, Eucalyptus House

Caminar • Daly City, CA

98d • $26

About The Position

The Relief Counselor position at Caminar involves providing support and assistance to clients in a transitional residential treatment program. Under the supervision of the Program Director and/or the Assistant Director, the Counselor will engage in individual and group counseling, ensuring that clients receive the necessary care and support during their treatment. The role emphasizes building respectful and empowering relationships with clients, monitoring their medication intake, documenting their progress, and assisting in the development of treatment plans. The Counselor will also facilitate educational classes, provide crisis intervention, and maintain a safe and clean environment for clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BA in psychology or related field is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one year full-time experience or its part-time equivalent in a program serving persons with mental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, preferably in a social rehabilitation environment is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Dependability and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Human Service Information Systems.
• Dynamic self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
• Establish and maintain clear and effective communications with clients, ensuring their needs are met.
• Assist clients in the development and implementation of their treatment plans.
• Monitor and document clients' intake of psychiatric medications.
• Document clients' progress in program charts and conduct regular chart reviews.
• Assist program management in ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide one-to-one and group counseling to program clients.
• Conduct educational classes for program participants.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Perform client intake interviews and assessments.
• Orient new clients to the program.
• Coordinate client treatment and rehabilitation among all involved parties.
• Maintain and safeguard client monthly allowance accounts and petty cash funds.
• Facilitate and lead structured program activities.
• Educate clients about community resources.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend training events.
• Assist program management in maintaining the program budget.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to transport clients as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees