Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor: Part-Time

About the role

Wellspring is seeking a compassionate and dependable Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor to support adults living with serious mental illness through their recovery journey. This is a hands-on role for someone who can build trust, remain steady during difficult moments, and help clients strengthen the everyday skills they need to live more independently. You will provide supportive counseling, assist with daily living activities, monitor self-administration of medication, facilitate groups and social interaction, respond to crises, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling to clients
• Assist with daily living activities
• Monitor self-administration of medication
• Facilitate groups and social interaction
• Respond to crises
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) is preferred
• At least one year of experience providing support, supervision, coaching, assistance, or daily living support to individuals in a behavioral health, social service, residential, community-based, healthcare, educational, or related human services setting is required for applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, social work, human services, sociology, etc.) may substitute relevant education for the one-year experience requirement

Conditions of Employment

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening
• This position is part of an annual, random drug-testing program
• This position requires a criminal background check, clearances of state and federal background checks, multiple abuse/sex offender registries, and clearance of exclusion lists prior to employment
• Must have access to a personal, registered, and insured vehicle to transport clients (when company vehicles aren't available) and to travel between client locations and related appointments
• Must possess a valid, active driver's license and be in good standing

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) starting after 90 days of employment
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Free downtown parking
• Use of company vehicle, when available