MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR/GROUP FACILITATOR
MFT-INTERN HRS AVAILABLE
Strong case-management skills, needs assessment and treatment planning required for non-profit adult residential treatment facility for the mentally disabled.
Full-time 40hrs
Founded in 1971, La Casa is a 24-hour residential treatment program. With 13-beds for young women and men (ages 18-24); re-entering the community after psychiatric hospitalization, the Oakland-based program is located in a beautiful Julia Morgan home. As an alternative to hospitalization, our goal is to provide a supportive environment which empowers and prepares the client for independent living. Our on-site day treatment program prepares the client with practical life skills training including health and wellness practices, basic nutrition, physical fitness, art group, gardening and weekly community outings.
The women and men living in La Casa cook and eat meals together, jointly plan and carry out house hold chores, and otherwise share the responsibilities and rewards of managing their home. A unique feature of La Casa is the opportunity it provides for each resident to help plan her or his treatment program.
You will be assigned three clients for individual case-management; and assigned day program groups.
You will facilitate and lead therapeutic client groups.The candidate must be proficient in group dynamics which enable mental wellness and empowerment, including client encouragement.
Ability to provide client assessment, knowledge of DSM-V and UR is a plus.
Ability to lead and work cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Minimum of two years of experience, BA. (MA perferred).
We provide excellent clinical supervision, provided by LMFT; currently all staff have masters in psychology or social work. MFT-INTERN HOURS ARE AVAILABLE.
Car is required; and sense of humor mandatory.
Shift 40 hours:
Sunday 10am-5:15pm;
Monday 8am-3:45pm;
Tuesday 8am-3:45pm;
Wedensday 7pm-12am;
Thursday 12am-8:15am;
Thursday clinical mtg 12-4pm;
OFF Friday and Saturday. (*note Wednesday overnight shift).
We are licensed by the California Department of Health Care as an Adult Residential Treatment Facility. All candidate must be acceptable to CA Community Care; and with DOJ finger print clearance.
FULL-TIME POSITON
Salary is $42-46K plus benefits, includes twenty days vacation/sick leave, healthcare and dental.
Resume, 3 references required, and required cover letter:
Berkeley Place residential program
Attn: Rehabilitation Specialist/Group Facilitator
PO Box 149
Berkeley, CA 94701
You may also fax:
Attn: Rehabilitation Specialist/Group Facilitator
Fax: (510) 644-2001