Residential Counselor

About the role

The Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide support and assistance to adults with mental illness residing in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Implement nutritional components, including shopping, menu planning, and food preparation/clean-up.
• Coordinate care including psychiatric, medical, dental, etc., to incorporate conducting collateral contacts, scheduling, and attending treatment team meetings.
• Develop service plans focused on skills related to independent living, support residents in participating with service plans, and review plans quarterly.
• Conduct restorative service sessions and document progress in client charts via electronic record.
• Manage crises and emergency situations.
• Implement all facets of the functional program, adhering to agency and program policies and procedures.
• Aid in maintaining the residence and property, reporting concerns, and conducting monthly community meetings with residents.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and other training as instructed by supervisory staff.
• Collaborate with agents from other departments to assist with coordination of care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and five years experience in human services.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Experience in a community residence setting preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

MHANC offers an extensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Leave
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

Pay

Salary details are not specified.

Schedule

Positions include weekdays and/or weekends, scheduled by the Program Supervisor.