Temp Counselor Sonoma

Progress Foundation; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Foundation in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Counselor for its adult psychiatric residential program. You will support clients, advocate for their treatment needs, and help with intake, counseling, and discharge planning.

A strong focus on social rehabilitation guides daily activities. Qualifications include a 2 year degree (Bachelor's preferred) with experience in community mental health; ability to communicate clearly, both written and spoken; and physical readiness for stairs and light

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.
• Must communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Basic word processing skills.
• Must demonstrate maturity, good judgment and emotional stability.
• Able to lift and carry 20 lb and negotiate stairs; overnight shift readiness.

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 treatment programs.
• Maintain clinical records; perform minor household tasks as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Basic word processing

Team collaboration

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

Word processing

Record keeping

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Progress Sonoma - Santa Rosa, CA 95405
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $23.15 - $25.89 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

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.

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.