MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - Full-time / Part-time

Work with great people doing great things! Join Buckelew Programs and play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in the North Bay. 

We are hiring a Mental Health Counselor I to join our team. In this role, you will provide direct support to clients in the Casa Rene program, our innovative alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Located in Kentfield, this 10-bed residential facility offers stabilizing care in a home-like setting with 24/7 support. You will play a key role in promoting client recovery, self-sufficiency, and independence through the provision of daily living assistance. This is a relief position, working shifts as they become available and shift may include day, swing or overnight. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, maintaining prompt and clear communication with colleagues.
• Complete and maintain timely, accurate documentation including client notes, mileage logs, and other required records.

Client Support Responsibilities

• Teach and assist clients in performing daily living activities, adjusting support based on client readiness and independence levels.
• Monitor and report on client well-being, including mood and behavior. Ensure and model adherence to agency safety protocols.
• Support clients with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, offering skill-building assistance as appropriate.
• Provide medication prompts, ensure proper storage, monitor adherence, and support timely refills as required by program guidelines.
• Provide client transportation using personal or agency vehicles; support clients in learning and using public transportation.
• Assist clients with attending and coordinating medical appointments.

Household and Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping tasks (e.g., vacuuming, dishwashing, dusting) as needed.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, checking smoke detectors) and report major repair needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain adequate household supplies and restock as needed.

Program Quality and Compliance

• Deliver services that align with program goals, emphasizing client progress and satisfaction.
• Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual standards (e.g., CARF, Medi-Cal, HUD) and maintain program certifications and licensing requirements.