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Behavior Health Counselor I

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
Involves services such as individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention, clinical consultation, outreach and programming. Provides services for a range of conditions including academic or job stress, parent-child problems, substance abuse, anxiety, trauma recovery, depression or social phobia. Services may be provided by a combination of licensed clinicians, as well as counselors and crisis intervention specialists. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs. ucop. edu/non-academic-titles) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
Required Qualifications
Acquiring knowledge associated with professional visitation service provision, methods, procedures, and standards.Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in human services or related field (years of education in a social work related field beyond High School will be considered).Knowledge of and experience with trauma-informed practicesExperience working with children and/or families from diverse backgrounds;Demonstrable and excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) in English.Aptitude for conflict de-escalation, limit setting, and conflict resolutionAbility to identify when to escalate situations and issues to supervisors and/or senior providersGeneral PC knowledge and administrative skillsBachelor Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology or related field or equivalent experience.


Preferred Qualifications
Professional Provider of supervised visitation per California Judicial Standards 5.20 and Family Code Section 3200.Fluency in a second language preferred, particularly Bilingual/Bicultural Spanish or Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).Experience (1+ years) working directly with families experiencing obstacles or in conflict, primarily domestic violence.Strong knowledge of child development, child abuse prevention, and child exposure to domestic violence.Experience (1+ years) with case management or human service delivery in a social work setting.Demonstrable administrative skills including database management, typing, and advanced computer literacy.Ability to work rrgularly scheduled shift(s) at a minimum of two Rally's sites (currently San Francisco, San Rafael, and San Mateo)
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information


The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.


Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.


To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications:

  • Acquiring knowledge associated with professional visitation service provision, methods, procedures, and standards.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
  • Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in human services or related field (years of education in a social work related field beyond High School will be considered).
  • Knowledge of and experience with trauma-informed practices
  • Experience working with children and/or families from diverse backgrounds;
  • Demonstrable and excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) in English.
  • Aptitude for conflict de-escalation, limit setting, and conflict resolution
  • Ability to identify when to escalate situations and issues to supervisors and/or senior providers
  • General PC knowledge and administrative skills
  • Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology or related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Provider of supervised visitation per California Judicial Standards 5.20 and Family Code Section 3200.
  • Fluency in a second language preferred, particularly Bilingual/Bicultural Spanish or Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).
  • Experience (1+ years) working directly with families experiencing obstacles or in conflict, primarily domestic violence.
  • Strong knowledge of child development, child abuse prevention, and child exposure to domestic violence.
  • Experience (1+ years) with case management or human service delivery in a social work setting.
  • Demonstrable administrative skills including database management, typing, and advanced computer literacy.
  • Ability to work regularly scheduled shift(s) at a minimum of two Rally's sites (currently San Francisco, San Rafael, and San Mateo)
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