Respite Counselor

About the role

The Edinburg Center is seeking a Respite Counselor to assist mental health clients in avoiding unnecessary hospitalization or transitioning successfully from the hospital to community living.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented psychosocial rehabilitation, advocacy, support and crisis prevention/intervention services to adults temporarily residing in a short term respite.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year experience with adult mental health population required OR High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model programs and knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification within three months of hire required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year experience with adult mental health population required OR High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model programs and knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation preferred.

Skills

• Recovery-oriented psychosocial rehabilitation
• Advocacy
• Crisis prevention/intervention

Benefits

• Athletic benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours)
• Vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off benefits including vacation, personal, sick and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding
• Free clinical supervision for licensure

Pay

• $20.81 per hour

Schedule

• N/A