Glide

Behavioral Health Services

BehavioralHealthCounselor

$80–90k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Behavioral Health Counselor at Glide. Skills: Behavioral health, Substance use disorders, Case management, Therapeutic groups. Provide proactive clinical support. Provide low-threshold clinical support”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve best version of self; Achieve wellness; Achieve autonomy

Industry & Context.

Behavioral Health Services
Problems you'll solve

Identify strengths; Identify barriers; Reduce barriers; Reduce challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Flexible schedule, Evening hours, Weekend hours, Grant-funded position, Work in Tenderloin neighborhood

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Registered with BBS as pre-licensed associate, Minimum 2 years experience providing therapeutic case management, Minimum 2 years experience providing counseling services, Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction, Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care, Demonstrated knowledge of motivational interviewing, Ability to develop therapeutic groups, Ability to facilitate therapeutic groups, Ability to develop psychoeducational groups, Ability to facilitate psychoeducational groups, Knowledge of substance use treatment, Knowledge of overdose prevention, Knowledge of Contingency Management, Knowledge of MAT/MOUD, Ability to work independently, Ability to work collaboratively, Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Competence in internet research, Ability to work on computer, Ability to see details, Ability to hear within normal range, Ability to communicate effectively, Finger dexterity, Ability to use standard office equipment, Ability to sit or stand, Ability to navigate throughout office spaces

Nice to Have

AMFT, ASW, APCC strongly preferred, Certified SUDC II or higher accepted, Experience with Salesforce preferred, Experience entering information from Salesforce preferred, Experience accessing information from Salesforce preferred

What You'll Do.

Provide proactive clinical support

Provide low-threshold clinical support

Provide counseling services

Provide case management services

Work with Certified Peer SUD Specialist

Provide immediate triage

Provide culturally responsive therapy

Facilitate therapeutic groups

Provide linkages to GLIDE's continuum of care

Navigate Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Support holistic recovery

Coordinate case management participants

Manage case management participants

Identify participants' strengths

Identify participants' barriers

Determine baseline functioning

Assist participant in reducing barriers

Assist participant in reducing challenges

Connect to internal resources

Connect to external resources

Provide navigation support

Provide advocacy support

Connect participants to GLIDE's internal services

Connect participants to housing stability programs

Connect participants to external community partners

Complete initial intakes

Complete brief assessments

Complete individualized service plans

Complete progress notes

Enter documentation into database systems

Develop therapeutic groups

Facilitate therapeutic groups

Facilitate health education workshops

Ensure groups are inclusive

Ensure groups are culturally resonant

Promote a peer-led model

Serve as clinical liaison

Accept referrals for participants

Provide rapid clinical consultation

Participate in mobile outreach events

Provide pop-up behavioral health support

Provide engagement in community settings

Cultivate therapeutic relationships

Maintain therapeutic relationships

Provide continuous recovery support

Provide stabilization support

Adhere to professional boundaries

Adhere to confidentiality

Adhere to contractual agreements

Meet professional obligations

Participate in staff meetings

Participate in case conferences

Participate in in-service trainings

Participate in individual supervision

Participate in group supervision

Complete assigned hours of professional development

Complete assigned hours of skill development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Integrated team; Peer SUD Specialist; Direct Supervisor

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Full Job Description

## Description About Glide GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization SUMMARY  The Behavioral Health Counselor’s (BHC) direct focus is to provide proactive, low-threshold clinical support, counseling, and case management services to participants experiencing mental health issues, substance use disorders, and/or social isolation. The BHC will work with a Certified Peer SUD Specialist to provide immediate triage, culturally responsive therapy, and facilitate therapeutic groups within this trusted, community-based space. The role is central to providing linkages to GLIDE’s continuum of care, with a specialized focus on overdose prevention, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) navigation, Contingency Management, and supporting holistic recovery. This position will require a flexible schedule to meet community needs, including some evening and weekend hours.    This is a grant-funded position and therefore is contingent on the agency's continued support at a full level of funding. ## Essential Duties and Responsibilites BHC will coordinate and manage a minimum of 20 active case management participants at any given time, within a professional, trauma-informed, and healing-centered lens, efficient, client-centered, and equitable framework to help clients achieve their best version of self, wellness, and autonomy. BHC to identify participants’ strengt

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