Temp Counselor Sonoma

Progress-Foundation; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Foundation in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Counselor for an adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program. Under supervision, you will support clients’ treatment and rehabilitation needs, promote social rehabilitation, conduct intake interviews, and provide counseling.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate activities, plan discharges, and maintain collaboration with clients' therapists and related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience may substitute.
• Experience in residential treatment or knowledge of social rehabilitation preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in a community mental health program preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs and lift and carry 20 lb during shifts.
• Willingness to work at least one overnight shift per week.

Responsibilities

• Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation in residential treatment.
• 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 programs.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks.
• Work a flexible schedule including some weekend and overnight shifts.

Skills

Effective communication

Emotional stability

Good judgment

Maturity

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the supervision of the Program Director or the Assistant Director, Counselors provide support and assistance to clients of this adult psychiatric acute 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. 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement, depending on nature and length of experience. 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. 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. Must be willing and able to work at least one overnight shift per week.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, 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. 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.