Richmond Area Multi-Servi
Behavioral Health Consultant/Counselor
Richmond Area Multi-Servi, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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 programsProvide 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 EPIC 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 EPIC electronic health record system.
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 programsProvide 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 EPIC 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 EPIC electronic health record system.