Clinical Counselor - Progress Foundation
San Francisco, CA 94103
About the Job
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Have a Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology and registered intern with the BBSE (License Eligible)
Must be able to communicate effectively with medical and mental health staff, and other service providers both orally and in writing.
Must have the willingness and ability to actively, enthusiastically and effectively engage psychologically distressed clients and maintain a respectful and responsive attitude while providing therapeutically sound services. This includes being respectfully responsive to persons of differing ethnic, cultural, gender, socioeconomic, and sexual-orientation backgrounds.
Demonstrated on-going emotional maturity, good judgment and effective team work.
Able to work proficiently on computers and computer-based information systems.
Must demonstrate ongoing clearance with the California State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, allowing direct contact with program clients.
The employee must be able to quickly navigate several flights of stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds multiple times during each work shift. In addition, the employee must be able to assist individuals in exiting the facility in the case of an
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation.
At least one year of experience in a community mental health program.
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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualifications and verification of previous employment and education.
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.
The Company will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.