Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Per Diem- 6060

About the program:

Northfield is a 24/7 residential program for adults with serious mental illness. We teach life skills and build healthy habits through skill-based groups and individual interactions. Residential Counselors and our therapy cat Lucy, work alongside our residents in their journey of understanding and accepting their illness and learning the skills necessary to live healthy independent lives. The care and support that we give our folks stays with them and their families long after they leave Northfield.

Position Highlights

Provide Hope to our folks and to their families
Change lives

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, TJC, and DPH licensing standards.
• Establish rapport and working relationship, utilizing person centered practices.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the daily events.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition and wellness, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, basic home care skills, substance use education and recovery skills.
• Aids/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Makes sure residents take their medications as prescribed.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Two years’ experience in the provision of mental health services required for applicants without a Bachelor’s degree; Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience providing skills building teaching in group format preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license required.

Why Join CHR?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

Compensation

$18.00/hr