Residential Counselor - Licensed Mental Health

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
• Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
• Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
• Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.
• Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
• Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
• Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
• Facilitate and supervise clients with residential house chores, meal preparation, and group activities.
• Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
• Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Maintain agency 30 hour per year staff development training requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving people with mental disabilities.
• Direct experience in providing services to clients.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to physically respond to clients' needs in the event of a crisis situation.
• Must be able to do extensive charting and documentation.
• Must be able to have a valid covid-19 vaccination card.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
• PRC Baker Places offers a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as short/long-term disability, life insurance, employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement, generous paid time-off, and professional development.