Behavioral Health Counselor
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Glide
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice dedicated to fighting systemic injustices creating pathways out of poverty and crisis and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services advocacy initiatives and inclusive community GLIDE empowers individuals families and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of societys most pressing issues including poverty housing and homelessness and racial and social justice. GLIDEs mission is to create a radically inclusive just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC) forThe Shopis a core member of an innovative multidisciplinary team operating within a barbershop setting. The direct focus is to provide proactive low-threshold clinical support counseling and case management services to older Black/African American men experiencing mental health issues substance use disorders and/or social isolation. The BHC will work alongside Barber Health Advocates and a Certified Peer SUD Specialist to provide immediate triage culturally responsive therapy and facilitate therapeutic groups within this trusted community-based space. The role is central to providing linkages to GLIDEs continuum of care with a specialized focus on overdose prevention Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) navigation and supporting holistic recovery. This position will require a flexible schedule to meet community needs including some evening and weekend hours.
This is a grantfunded position and therefore is contingent on the agencys continued support at a full level of funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Other duties can be assigned and the duties and responsibilities of the job are subject to change without notice.
- Provide immediate low-threshold triage assessment and direct counseling services to participants of The Shop who are struggling with mental health emotional wellness and substance use issues. Conduct services in a flexible manner including brief interventions in the barbershop setting and scheduled sessions.
- Develop and facilitate a minimum of 2 one-hour therapeutic groups or health education workshops daily as part of the programs 40 hours of weekly programming. Groups will include wellness check-ins recovery groups (e.g. harm reduction 12-step alternatives) and workshops on topics pertinent to our focal population such as overdose prevention mental health and trauma. Ensure groups are inclusive culturally resonant and promote a peer-led model.
- Coordinate and manage a caseload of participants from The Shop completing initial intakes brief assessments individualized service plans and timely progress notes. Enter all documentation into required database systems (ex: Salesforce) within two (2) business days.
- Serve as the primary clinical liaison for warm hand-offs from the Barber Health Advocates and Peer SUD Specialist. Provide rapid clinical consultation and accept referrals for participants identified during grooming sessions as needing behavioral health or substance use treatment support.
- In collaboration with the Peer SUD Specialist provide focused navigation and advocacy support to connect participants to GLIDEs internal services including MOUD navigation contingency management HIV/HepC/STI testing and housing stability programs as well as external community partners.
- Participate in The Shops mobile outreach events providing pop-up behavioral health support and engagement in community settings across the City.
- Cultivate and maintain supportive therapeutic relationships with participants to provide continuous recovery and stabilization support utilizing a trauma-informed healing-centered and harm reduction framework.
- Adhere to professional boundaries ethics and all laws regarding HIPAA confidentiality and contractual agreements.
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits collaboration and active participation in staff meetings case conferences in-service trainings and individual/group supervision.
- In collaboration with your direct Supervisor complete a minimum of 15 assigned hours of professional or skill development each year; First Aid/CPR is required but not included in the minimum hours required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an LMFT LCSW LPCC or pre-licensed associate (AMFT ASW APCC) strongly preferred. Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC II or higher) also accepted.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing therapeutic case management and counseling services to high-risk multiply diagnosed populations preferably within the Black/African American community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.
- Ability to develop and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
- Strong knowledge of substance use treatment overdose prevention and MOUD.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a unique integrated team including barbers and peer specialists.
- Excellent interpersonal with an ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with participants and staff in a fast-paced community-based environment.
- Demonstrates cultural humility and a deep understanding of the psychosocial and historical factors impacting Black/African American men particularly older adults.
- Strong knowledge of San Franciscos community resources and benefits programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic health records (EHR). Experience with Salesforce is preferred.
Education and/or Experience
- Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an LMFT LCSW strongly preferred; OR prelicensed interns and/or graduate students providing treatment services to adults preferred; OR a bachelors degree in social work/psychology or other related field with two (2) years of experience working with socially and/or economically marginalized and dual-diagnosed populations
- Minimum of three (2) years of therapeutic case management activities with high-risk populations.
- Experience working with Medi-Cal and related documentation requirements.
- Individual counseling and group facilitation skills are essential for this role.
- Lived experience is highly valued.
- Experience working in a community-based setting with chronically homeless unhoused and economically marginalized populations is essential.
Mathematical Skills
- Proficiency and accuracy in math required for reporting data collected eligibility screening and application assistance for benefits entitlements emergency rental assistance and housing programs.
Computer Skills
- Competence in MS Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel) and internet research.
- Experience entering and accessing information from databases; Salesforce preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work on a computer and see details of objects at close range.
- Ability to hear within normal range and communicate effectively (in person telephone or Zoom).
- Finger dexterity and the ability to use all standard office equipment.
- Sit or stand comfortably; and the ability to navigate throughout office spaces (via elevator or stairs).
$80000 - $90000 a year
This is a full-time (40 hour/week) Exempt position.
Work Environment
GLIDEs buildings are located in the Tenderloin maintains an open door policy to the community and its clients who frequently enter and leave the building.
This role is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
Key Skills
- Cobol
- Council
- Creative Production
- ABAP
- Insurance Paralegal
- Light Vehicle Driving
About Company
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