Residential Counselor I/II - Sun, Mon, & Tues AON 8pm-8am - Monaco House

About the role

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support. Our Guiding Principles: Person Centered – we honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve. Exceptional Care – we offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery. Integrity – we operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do. Organizational Resilience – we meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Coordinate clinical care 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) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning, etc.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary system, 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.

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 21 years of age to apply.

Certifications: QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person), CPR & First Aid.

Physical Requirements: Requires sitting, standing, bending, lifting. Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks, climb stairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies. May require lifting 50 pounds.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

RCI - $27.79/hr; RCII - $30.12/hr; Awake Overnight - $3/hr. The posted range represents the full hiring range; offers will not exceed this range, with most candidates placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/

Shift & Hours

Sunday, Monday & Tuesday AON 8pm‑8am. Shift work and/or weekend work is