Temp Counselor Loso
About The Position
Loso House, San Francisco Named after longtime Progress supporter and San Francisco public health advocate Dorine Loso, this transitional residential program was established in 2007. Like Clay and Parker Hill, its program is designed primarily for clients returning from often long stays locked in institutions or other long term care settings. The programs offers comprehensive in-house day treatment programs for the residents of the program. The maximum length of stay for the Haight-Ashbury program is one year. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Director or the Assistant Director, Counselors provide support and assistance to clients of this unique long term adult psychiatric residential treatment program. The Counselors advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs. Specific functions are outlined in the job description. Generally, Counselor duties include: Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment; performance of intake interviews; group, individual, and family counseling; treatment plan development and implementation; coordination of activities; discharge planning; and developing and maintaining contact with clients' therapists and related treatment programs. Maintain computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services. In addition, the counselor is required to maintain clinical records and to perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement, depending on nature and length of experience.
- 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.
- 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.
- Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualifications and verification of previous employment and education.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment
- Performance of intake interviews
- Group, individual, and family counseling
- Treatment plan development and implementation
- Coordination of activities
- Discharge planning
- Developing and maintaining contact with clients' therapists and related treatment programs
- Maintain computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services
- Maintain clinical records
- Perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
