Behavioral Health Counselor

Description

Title: Behavioral Health Counselor

Reports To: Director of Strategy & Impact

Salary Range: $55k-$59k DOE

Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried Non-Exempt

Founded in 2000 as a winter-only, overnight shelter for women, The Delores Project has grown to offer low-barrier, housing-focused 24-7 shelter for unaccompanied adult women, transgender and nonbinary people, supportive housing for formerly chronically homeless individuals with a disability, and a robust suite of wrap-around services including on-site behavioral healthcare. The organization also provides community-based aftercare services for clients who have transitioned from homelessness to housing.

At The Delores Project, we believe community and belonging are essential to healing from the trauma of homelessness and this is one way we differentiate ourselves from many other homeless service providers. In addition to a shelter, we are a community that not only meets people’s basic needs and provides access to housing resources, but we also provide clients with a supportive community in a fully therapeutic environment so they can begin to heal from the trauma of homelessness and are more successful in maintaining housing and stability once they graduate from our programs.

We are client-centered and strengths-based in our approach and practice of harm-reduction and trauma-informed models of care in all our programs. Our engagement with one another is rooted in our values of hospitality, integrity, collaboration, transparency, accountability, respect, and dignity for each community member, including staff and volunteers. Those who share these values, are passionate about working with people in crisis, and ending homelessness may be a great addition to our diverse and talented team.

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides behavioral health support (crises assessments and interventions, safety planning, drop-in counseling, support groups etc.) to shelter guests and supportive housing residents/families. This position works collaboratively with the shelter, rehousing, and supportive housing program staff to facilitate referrals and ensure continuity of care.

Adherence to ethical standards & evidence-based practice, Active empathetic listening, Advocacy, Crisis intervention & management, Professional documentation, Research evaluation, non-judgement.

Ethics & integrity of practice, Organization & Time Management, Commitment to TDP’s Principles of Care, Cultural humility, Teamwork & Collaboration, Critical thinking & Problem Solving.

• Work in close collaboration with shelter and supportive housing teams to identify guests and residents in need behavioral health support;
• Conduct intake screenings, clinical assessments, and counseling services as appropriate;
• Refer shelter guests, PSH residents, and rehousing clients/ former guests in need of more comprehensive support to behavioral health services in the community;
• Develop individualized care plans with residents and guests, monitoring progress through regular an ongoing contact with those receiving services;
• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding progress, challenges, and goal accomplishment, as well as any other supporting documents;
• Facilitate in-office and virtual individual counseling sessions, as well as life skills and group therapy as appropriate;
• Attend staff and clinical meetings, group consultation and supervision of Program;
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours, in order to best meet the needs of guests and residents;
• Other program-related tasks as assigned.

• Degree in relevant field (human services, social work, marketing/ Communications,…