Residential Counselor –PRN

About the role

The Residential Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to clients in a 24/7 inpatient/residential treatment setting. The role maintains a safe, structured, and trauma-informed milieu while supporting clients in meeting individualized treatment goals. This role works collaboratively with medical and clinical staff to deliver behavioral health interventions, manage crisis, facilitate therapeutic activities, and ensure accurate and timely documentation of client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized behavioral health intervention and milieu management on the unit to maintain patient and staff safety.
• Support client intake and orientation, including completion of required paperwork and explanation of program rules and routines.
• Monitor client behavior, movement, and engagement throughout the facility and during client appointments off site, always ensuring accountability and safety.
• Facilitates client participation in their service plan through interaction with them, resourcing, problem solving and advocacy as an active contributor to the interdisciplinary treatment team shaping and informing treatment.
• Deescalate conflicts and intervene in behavioral crises using trauma informed and approved intervention techniques.
• Facilitate therapeutic and skills based activity groups as assigned.
• Absorb and assist with discharge planning, including scheduling follow up appointments and coordinating transitions as directed by clinical staff.
• Accurately document client interactions, observations, and interventions in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Assist medical and clinical providers with client related tasks and unit operations as needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergency codes and critical incidents in accordance with agency policies.
• Maintain a clean, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health, human services, or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in behavioral health setting or programs preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered.
• Licenses And Certifications: Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required. CPR and First Aid certifications required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) or Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) in Colorado preferred – pursuit of CAT or CAS required within 6 months of hire for full time employees.
• Trauma Informed Care experience preferred.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Salary Range: $24.04 - $33.66 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.

Schedule

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Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season.

Contact Information

To apply, please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.