Job title: Senior Counselor
Organization: Asian American Recovery Services, Inc. (AARS, Inc.)
Program: Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES)
Location: San Francisco
Reports to: Licensed Clinician and/or designate
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Description: The Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES) Program is a collaborative effort between Asian American Recovery Services, Inc. (AARS) and Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS). The program is an Integrated Behavioral Health Outpatient Program with a vocational focus that provides services designed to stabilize PAES recipients who have alcohol, drug and/or mental health problems. PAES goal is to provide employable adults with education, training, and supportive services necessary to gain lasting employment and self-sufficiency. The Senior Counselor is expected to perform a number of tasks including substance abuse and mental health screenings, comprehensive assessments, individual and group counseling and facilitate linkages to treatment and other related services. This position requires collaboration with County and community agencies that work with the same population(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):
· Conduct comprehensive assessments on clients for substance abuse and/or mental health treatment referrals.
· Provide individual and group counseling for clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
· Participate in the follow-up on treatment and vocational placement status of clients, including some case management and advocacy duties.
· Provide outreach to clients in order to keep them engaged in substance abuse and/or mental health treatment services.
· Attend meetings, training, conferences as required or recommended.
· Prepare and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner according to established QA and HIPAA standards.
· Adhere to all client confidentiality and Quality Assurance standards and HIPAA.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Masters Degree in mental health or related field.
· License eligible. Supervision hours available.
· MFTI or Trainee Supervision Hours Available.
· Paid Internship available
· Well-developed knowledge of mental health disorders as well as substance abuse and addiction problems.
· One year experience in the delivery of mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
· Ability to work with clients of complex needs and from diverse populations.
· Good organizational skills.
· Knowledge of both the mental health and substance abuse treatment continuums.
· Knowledge of primary health care delivery in San Francisco, including but not limited to HIV and shelter/housing resources.
· An ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
· Bilingual Skills preferred.
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.
Please send resume and letter of interest to:
AARS, Inc.
Attn: David Yonemoto, Associate Director of SF County
965 Mission Street, Ste. 325
San Francisco, CA 94103
Or FAX to (415) 541-9986
NO PHONE CALLS. Due to large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications. Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search.
AARS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities.
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