Clinical Programs Assistant — Behavioral Health Support

Salvation Army Tucson; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Clinical Program Assistant to provide ethical and professional support to the Clinical Team. The role includes administrative tasks to aid operations and collaboration with the clinical team for all program participants.

Responsibilities include intake assessments under supervision, data entry in EHR systems like EPIC and WellSky, and ensuring confidentiality and care standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in behavioral health, substance use, or related fields.
• CA Code of Regulations Title 9 § 13010 AOD certification preferred.
• Experience helping individuals with substance use, mental health, or life challenges.
• Experience with Microsoft programs.
• First Aid and CPR certification within first fourteen days of employment.
• Tuberculosis clearance within first seven days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, trainings, and case conferences; take minutes as needed
• Represent Harbor Light Center and coordinate with community partners
• Conduct and document intake assessments under supervision; collect key participant information while clinical staff complete diagnoses and recommendations
• Enter data in EHR systems like EPIC and WellSky; manage reports and records
• Promote abstinence, harm reduction, and participant empowerment
• Support counselors with documentation, attendance, and statistics
• Ensure compliance with care standards, confidentiality, and grievance policies
• Serve as a mandated reporter for suspected abuse
• Refer participants to internal and external resources and providers
• Respond to emergencies and assist with evacuations
• Enforce program policies and medication compliance
• Maintain monthly statistics and class documentation in WellSky
• Other related duties as required

Skills

Clinical documentation knowledge

Integrity

Excellent organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma

2 years experience in behavioral health / related fields

CA AOD Certification or Registration (preferred)

Experience with Microsoft programs

First Aid and CPR certification

TB clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Clinical Program Assistant to provide ethical and professional support to the Clinical Team. The role includes administrative tasks to aid operations and collaboration with the clinical team for all program participants.

Responsibilities include intake assessments under supervision, data entry in EHR systems like EPIC and WellSky, and ensuring confidentiality and care standards.