Temp Counselor Sonoma
About The Position
Counselors support and assist clients in an adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program under the supervision of the Program Director or Assistant Director. They advocate for and respond to clients’ treatment and rehabilitation needs, promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation in residential treatment, and contribute to clients’ care and transition planning. The role also includes maintaining clinical records and performing minor household repair and cleaning tasks. The position requires a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts, and at least one overnight shift per week.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred; experience may be substituted depending on the nature and length of experience.
- Must communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must have 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 20-pound packages multiple times during each work shift.
- Must be willing and able to work at least one overnight shift per week.
- Must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam after receiving a job offer and before starting work to obtain State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing clearance.
- Employment is contingent on meeting the minimum qualifications and verification of previous employment and education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation.
- At least one year of experience in a community mental health program.
- Valid California driver’s license and insurability under the agency’s auto insurance policies.
- Bilingual/bicultural applicants, people of color, women, individuals with personal experience as consumers of mental health services, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment.
- Conduct intake interviews.
- Provide group, individual, and family counseling.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinate activities.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Develop and maintain contact with clients’ therapists and related treatment programs.
- Maintain clinical records.
- Perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks.
- Advocate for and respond to clients’ treatment and rehabilitation needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
