Residential Counselor - Licensed Mental Health

BAKER PLACES•San Francisco, CA

39d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the San Francisco community through legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services, and residential treatment programs. We support formerly homeless adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders by providing a continuum of integrated direct care services. All of our programs are grounded in a social rehabilitation philosophy that integrates harm reduction and daily living skills within a safe and supportive environment. Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential. Values that Guide Us: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect If you’re passionate about making a real impact in your community, working in a dynamic, inclusive environment, and helping people rebuild their lives, PRC Baker Places is the place for you.

Requirements

All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED
Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving people with mental disabilities.
Direct experience in providing services to clients.
The following Baker Places, Inc. treatment programs require a DOJ clearance: Hummingbird Valencia, Hummingbird Potrero, Leland House, Ferguson Place, CDSS clearance; Fostel House, Robertson Place, San Jose Place and Baker Street House.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Must be able to physically respond to clients' needs in the event of a crisis situation.
Must be able to do extensive charting and documentation.
Must be able to have a valid covid-19 vaccination card.

Responsibilities

Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.
Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
Facilitate and supervise clients with residential house chores, meal preparation, and group activities.
Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
Maintain agency 30 hour per year staff development training requirement.
Ability to work at a San Francisco worksite
Other duties as assigned.