Temporary Residential Counselor - Mental Health Support

Progress-Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Foundation in San Francisco, CA seeks a TEMP COUNSELOR to support clients in residential programs. The counselor provides advocacy, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case coordination under supervision.

Duties include intake, orientation, meals, and adherence to safety protocols. The role requires effective communication with clients and staff, ability to navigate emergencies, and ongoing documentation and collaboration with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field.
• Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement, depending on nature and length of experience.
• Experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and other providers both orally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and emotional stability.
• Must maintain training certification and demonstrated capacity to perform basic First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews with prospective clients.
• Orient new clients to the program and facility.
• Respond to psychiatric or medical emergencies and perform crisis intervention.
• Develop treatment plans with client participation and support.
• Lead or co-lead day or evening group sessions and activities.
• Coordinate client care and discharge planning.
• Monitor client medications and participate in meals.”],
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Skills

Communication skills

Emotional stability

First Aid/CPR

Overnight shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health field

Job description

Progress Foundation in San Francisco, CA seeks a TEMP COUNSELOR to support clients in residential programs. The counselor provides advocacy, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case coordination under supervision.

Duties include intake, orientation, meals, and adherence to safety protocols. The role requires effective communication with clients and staff, ability to navigate emergencies, and ongoing documentation and collaboration with treatment teams.