Title: Lead Mental Health Counselor 2 (Activity Program Staff)Program/Dept: MHRCReports to: Clinical Program Director Classification: Regular Full Time, Nonexempt Hourly rate: $27.50About Us:Caminaris a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. Caminar's missionis to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, andour visionis to be aBEACONofSAFETY,COMPASSION, andFULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here.Position Description: Undersupervision ofthe Program Director, the Lead Mental Health Counselorprovidessupportand assistancetoclients by encouraging them to participate in activities planned to meet their individual assessed needs, stimulate and support physical and mental capabilities to the fullest extent, and enable clients to maintain the highest attainable social, physical and mental functioning.EssentialDuties& Responsibilities:
Develop andmaintain a respectful,caring,tolerant,ethical, andempowering relationship with allindividualsserved.
Oversee tracking of Counselor Communication Forms and enter the next appointment in the client appointment calendar.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled supervision sessions.
Actively participate in the effort to ensure that the facility environment is homelike, clean, safe, attractive, and comfortable at all times.
Notify program management of all needs for repair or maintenance of the facility or program vehicles, involving clients when appropriate.
Establishandmaintain clear andeffectivecommunicationswithclients,ensurethat their needsaremet,assistthemintheimplementationof theirtreatment plans, andpreparethemforthenextlevelof care orotherdischarge options.
Participate in client intake and discharge processes.
Train new Mental Health Counselors
Obtain initial client inventory list and maintain client inventory list through clients’ duration in the program.
Documentclients'progressin programcharts daily.
Assistprogram management in ensuring compliancewith all agencypoliciesandprocedures,contractual agreements, licensing and certificationrequirements,and local,state,andfederal lawsand regulations.
Provideaccurate,timely,and completetransferof programandclientinformation tootherstaffasthey begin theirshift.
Providecrisisintervention and including physically restrain clients, as necessary.
Provide one-to-one services as necessary.
Remainalert, perform job functions, and complete task lists.
Orientnewclientsto the program,or,whenpossible,enableotherclientsto orientnewclients.
In conjunction withallotherprogramstaffmembers,activelyparticipatein theeffortto ensurethatthe facilityenvironment ishomelike,clean,safe,attractive, andcomfortableatalltimes.
Assistprogram management to create andmaintainasafe andprofessionalworking environmentfree of hostility,harassment,and discrimination.
Ensure safety of the facility perimeter and client safety at all times, reporting any unusual occurrence involving a client to licensed nursing staff or management immediately.
Facilitateand lead structuredprogram groups, indoor and outdoor activities, creative and educational activities, client government and exercise activities on a daily basis.
Participate in staffmeetings andattendothermeetings, as assigned.
Attendandparticipate in regularlyscheduled supervisionsessions.
Attendtraining events and complete online training modulesasassigned, completing aminimumoffifty-two(52)hoursof in-servicetrainingannually.
Motivate clients to complete their activities of daily living, attend groups and social activities, and take their medications as prescribed.
Monitor and report on clients’ whereabouts and status when in their room or elsewhere in the facility.
Participate in promoting asafe,healthy,andcleanworking environment atall timesconsistentwithapplicable laws,industrystandards and theagency’sown Health&Safety Program.
Answer the main facility phone and log phone calls.
Obtain visitor information and monitor visitors while onsite.
Assist with maintaining facility cleanliness such as but not limited to cleaning bathrooms, taking out garbage, and cleaning the kitchen.
Maintain food safety protocols.
Completeand submitaccuratetimesheetsand absencereportsto program management inatimelymanner.
Assist with determining if clients meet eligibility requirements to attend a group outing.
Promotewithinthe agencyandwiththepublic the philosophy andpracticeof socialrehabilitation.
Driveagencyvehicletotransportclients and on variousactivitiesas required, such as but not limited to client outings and clinic visits;documentingand reportingmileageaccording toagencyprocedures,so that servicescan beprovidedin a timelymanner;complywithagencyvehiclepolicy atall times;
Bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology, social work or behavioral sciences is preferred.At a minimum, must have graduated from high school or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent working in a mental health program serving persons with mental disabilities.
Excellent computer skills in a MicrosoftWindowsenvironment including email and Internetnavigation required.
Abilityto maintain a high levelof confidentiality, aprofessionaldemeanorandto always represent the organization in a positive manner.
Physical:Occasionallyrequired to push/pullobjectsup to 50 lbs, andtolift/carryobjectsup to25lbs.Frequentlyrequired to perform moderatelydifficultmanipulativetaskssuchas typing,writing,etc.Mustbeabletowalk,stand,sitforextendedperiods.
Sensory:Frequentlyrequired to read documents,written reports,andplans.Mustbeabletodistinguishnormalsoundswith somebackground noise,as inansweringthe phone,interacting withresidentsand staff,etc.Mustbeabletospeakclearlyand understand/beunderstood using theEnglishlanguage.
Cognitive:Frequentlyrequired to concentrateonmoderatedetailwith constantinterruption.Mustbeabletoattendtoa task/function for20-45minutesat a time.Frequentlyrequired to understandand relateto specificideas,several at a time.Mustbeable to remembermultipletasks/assignmentsgiven toself andothersover a periodof several days.
Equipment:Frequentlyrequired to useacomputer,phone,and fax machine.
SpecialRequirements:
Mustbeableto meetandreceive acriminalrecordsclearance,as requiredby California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5405 and Caminar practices.
This position may require occasional driving.In order to drive you must possess a valid California driver license and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability. Personal auto insurance and reliable personal vehicle may be required and in all cases are strongly preferred.
We've Got You CoveredMedical, Dental, and Vision Health coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs. A zero-cost option foremployeeonly and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.Flexible Spending Account Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.Employee Wellness Program We’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.Life, Long-termDisability, andAD&D Insurance Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.\Paid Time Off We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.401(K) Retirement Savings Plan We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions. The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferralsatone year of service.Commuter Benefits Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!Employee Assistance Program For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented behavioral health services and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team.Please visit our web site atwww.caminar.org
