PRC Baker Places is a non-profit residential treatment agency that has provided the San Francisco community with alternatives to institutional care since 1964. Our direct care professionals provide counseling and case management services to previously homeless adults living with co-occurring diagnoses of chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.
Mandatory Requirement: Must be a certified or registered Substance Use Disorder Counselor with CCAPP or CADPT -or- ACSW or AMFT with the BBS.
Position Overview
The Residential Counselor provides 24-hour support at the residential facility they are assigned to support, while offering counseling services to an adult population with psychiatric, substance abuse and/or HIV-AIDS related disabilities. Residential counselors advocate for and respond to clients’ treatment and rehabilitation needs. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation, which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.
There are both Full-Time and Part-Time position openings organization wide.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Deliver high quality clinical and rehabilitative services to previously homeless clients with substance abuse, psychiatric diagnosis, and HIV-related issues.
Must be able to perform duties and train staff in all aspects of Residential /Relief Counselor positions as follows:
Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention and management.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.
Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
Develops and maintains good working relationship with client referral sources and other related mental health, substance abuse and community service programs.
Review for accuracy all client records and charts to ensure compliance with agency, Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
Set-up and coordinate staff work schedules.
Coordinate the collection of client census data and reports as required.
Responsible for overall management of residential household, maintaining a clean, pleasant environment that is in compliance with licensure standards.
Assist clients with self-administered prescribed medications.
Assists in the maintenance of accurate client fee records and collection.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Must be able to physically respond to clients' needs in the event of a crisis situation.
Must be able to do extensive charting and documentation.
Must be able to have a valid covid-19 vaccination card.
Qualifications
Must be a certified or registered Substance Use Disorder Counselor with CCAPP or CADPT -or- ACSW or AMFT with the BBS. (Only required for Joe Healy Detox, Acceptance Place or Ferguson Place locations)
Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adult population with mental health/substance abuse/HIV-AIDS.
Must have one (1) year work experience providing leadership, supervision, and training staff.
Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, clients and other providers both orally and in writing.
Must have strong clinical assessment skills, attention to detail, and solid administrative follow-through.
The following Baker Places, Inc. treatment programs require a DOJ clearance: Hummingbird Valencia, Hummingbird Potrero, Leland House, Ferguson Place, Grove Street House, Odyssey House, Robertson Place, San Jose Place and Baker Street House.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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