Residential Counselor - Mental Health

Mental Health Program

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides support to clients in daily living skills and personal care needs
• Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
• Aids in maintaining and upkeeping the group home with the assistance of resident clients
• Contributes to assessments, conferences, and treatment planning
• Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
• Supports and assists clients in obtaining additional needed services
• Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
• Fulfills responsibilities for monitoring clients' medications
• Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert, or manage crisis situations
• Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
• Ensures a safe, therapeutic environment and adheres to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies

Education, Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• High school diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of work or life experience, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of work or life experience and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other related human services discipline, or license as a Registered Nurse (RN), OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-mental health/health human services discipline and one or more years of related work or life experience together equaling four (4) years
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with mental illness and their families

Salary

$18.53 to $19.86 per hour based on experience and education.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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