Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

About the role

The role of ACCS Residential Counselor involves providing direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence.

Responsibilities

• Help orient people served (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.
• Work alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans that are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based.
• 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 consistent with Medication Administration Program (MAP) requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable.
• Ensure program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols.
• Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
• Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued.
• Serve as a resource for neighbors.
• Help PS prepare meals.
• Act as an advocate for PS.
• Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
• Aid in the orientation of new staff.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
• Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
• Access on-call backup when needed.
• Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Complete incident documentation as needed.
• Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate's degree in a human services discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a human services setting is strongly preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and should be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.
• Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and become MAP certified within 150 days of hire.

Benefits

Vinfen offers great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Pay

USD $22.55 - USD $22.55 /Hr.