Senior Behavioral Health Counselor - Residential Programs

Progress Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Foundation seeks a Senior Counselor for the San Francisco Seniors Program (Rypins House, Carroll House, day treatment). The role supports adults over 60 in a transitional residential setting and requires intake interviews, counseling, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating with therapists, and adapting to a flexible schedule, including some weekends. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in residential treatment or social rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively—oral and written.
• Basic word processing skills.
• Maturity, good judgment and emotional stability required.

Responsibilities

• Promote social rehabilitation philosophy in residential treatment.
• Conduct intake interviews.
• Provide group, individual, and family counseling.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate activities and discharge planning.
• Maintain contact with clients' therapists and treatment programs.
• Maintain clinical records and perform minor household tasks.
• Work with flexible schedule, including some weekends and overnight shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Word processing

Maturity and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Progress Foundation seeks a Senior Counselor for the San Francisco Seniors Program (Rypins House, Carroll House, day treatment). The role supports adults over 60 in a transitional residential setting and requires intake interviews, counseling, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating with therapists, and adapting to a flexible schedule, including some weekends. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are expected.