Job description

Seeking passionate, mission-driven clinicians to work in a fast-paced adult services program!

Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant/Counselor

Program: CAAP Counseling & Pre-Vocational Services

Status: Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours per week)

Worksites: 1235 & 3120 Mission St, SF

Benefits: Health Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K, EAP

Program Overview: The CAAP Counseling and Pre-Vocational Services program provides culturally competent, brief behavioral health counseling and pre-vocational services to participants of the County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP). CAAP serves adults without dependent children, who may be coping with mental health, substance use, and/or homelessness. The CAAP program is a collaborative effort with San Francisco Department of Human Services and San Francisco Department of Public Health – Community Behavioral Health Services, Community Programs.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments (e.g. RAVEN’S, MMSE) to determine a client’s suitability for work assignments, counseling or other referrals.
• Participate in and facilitate client outreach at Navigation Centers in San Francisco to further support client engagement in various city and county programs
• Provide culturally sensitive, short-term (up to 4 months), mental health and substance abuse counseling to individuals and groups, along with case management.
• Consult and collaborate with clients, case managers, and internal/external providers to coordinate client care.
• Lead workshops teaching soft skills, including SMART goals, conflict resolution, work/life balance, self-care, job retention, etc.
• Maintain timely administrative and clinical records related to client care, per standards specified by RAMS policies, clinical standards, and oversight agencies (e.g. HSA, DPH, etc.) in AVATAR and Launchpad.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide consultation to HSA staff concerning client care.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical team and staff meetings.
• Provide referrals to resources, both within the HSA program and other agencies within the city of San Francisco.
• Participate in individual & group supervision (hours may be obtained toward LCSW/LMFT/LPCC licensure).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• MS/MA in Psychology, MFT, Clinical or Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or related field, from an accredited institution.
• Current BBS or Board of Psychology licensure or registration.
• One year of direct services experience in a community-based agency providing case management, vocational assessment/training, linkage to service providers, and mental health & substance abuse counseling to indigent & underserved adult clients with mental/behavioral health issues.
• Proficiency in conducting clinical & functional assessments of clients with both behavioral health and physical complaints.
• Prior experience in assessment and treatment modalities including short-term counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention.
• Prior experience treating clients with dual diagnoses (e.g. behavioral health/substance abuse).
• Knowledge of treatment & recovery models including harm reduction and motivational interviewing.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to provide bilingual and culturally competent services in fluent Spanish.
• Prior experience with vocational rehabilitation models of practice and counseling strategies.
• Knowledge of San Francisco systems of care and community resources for clinical services.
• Experience with the AVATAR electronic health record system.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,800.00 - $86,923.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Providing Counseling Services to Indigent Adults: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental health/substance abuse counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BBS or Board of Psychology license or registration (Required)

Work Location: One location

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