Residential Counselor I/II - Second Street - 4pm-12am

Position Summary

Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living (ADLs) needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. Additionally, you will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Team Specific Information

This team provides support to adults with severe persistent mental illness in a residential setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• RCI - $27.79/hr
• RCII - $30.12/hr
• Language Differential: $1-$2.50/hr
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Job Duties & Functions

• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Care coordination with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD.
• Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
• Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being placed in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
• Maintain household safety in regards to a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
• Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.
• Respond to consumer and building emergencies, and facilitate appropriate interventions. In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.
• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Required to attend scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements.
• Shift work and/or weekend work is required. Certain programs may require a Class "S" driver's license.

Requirements & Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
• RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or, seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification preferred.
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• EXPERIENCE:
• One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 21yrs. of age to apply.
• Certifications:
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
• CPR & First Aid