MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Join Buckelew and work with great people doing great things! Buckelew Programs is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the North Bay, providing compassionate mental health, supported housing and substance use treatment.

We are hiring Mental Health Counselors to work overnight, relief shifts in the Casa Rene program, a short-term, residential facility for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis. As a Mental Health Counselor I, you will provide direct support to clients and play a key role in promoting client recovery, self-sufficiency, and independence through the provision of daily living assistance. In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the mental health field.

Overnight shifts are 11:30 pm - 7:30am or 12:00 am - 8:00 am. Relief staff work as needed. The pay range for this position is $24–$26 per hour and will be determined based on experience and credentials, with consideration given specifically to peer certification.

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.