Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

About the role

• Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting.
• Help Persons Served (PS) in residence overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently.
• Implement PS Treatment Plan support interventions as assigned by Team LPHA Clinician.
• Administer PS medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures.
• Provide crisis interventions to PS when needed.
• Provide physical site maintenance.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Help orient PS who are new to the residence.
• Collaborate with Integrated Team members as needed to address needs of PS.
• Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by the Team LPHA Clinician.
• Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director.
• Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
• Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
• Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
• Store, administer, document and dispose of PS medication