Counselor-Ashbury House

Progress Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,219 - 66,268; Full time

Job summary

Progress Foundation is seeking a dedicated clinician at Ashbury House in San Francisco, CA to advocate for clients and address treatment and rehabilitation needs. The role includes conducting intake interviews, providing group, individual, and family counseling, and developing detailed treatment plans.

The position requires coordination of discharge planning, ongoing contact with therapists, and maintenance of clinical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (experience may substitute).
• Experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation preferred.
• At least one year's experience in a community mental health program preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic word processing skills.
• Acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs.
• Perform intake interviews.
• Provide group, individual, and family counseling.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate activities and discharge planning.
• Maintain 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.
• Work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Word processing

Emotional stability

Good judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Location: Ashbury House - San Francisco, CA 94117
Salary Range: $4,948.00 - $5,938.00 per month

Primary Responsibilities

• Advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs
• Perform intake interviews
• Provide group, individual, and family counseling
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Coordinate activities and discharge planning
• Maintain 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
• Work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (experience may substitute)
• Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation preferred
• At least one year's experience in a community mental health program preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic word processing skills
• Acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability
• Ability to negotiate several flights of stairs and lift and carry 20 lb. packages multiple times during each work shift

Progress Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Bilingual/bicultural, people of color, women, individuals with personal experience as consumers of mental health services and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Upon receipt of a job offer and before commencement of employment, candidates must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam in order to obtain clearance from the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. A valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies are preferred. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualifications and verification of previous employment and education.

The Company will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.