Behavioral Health Evening Counselor

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• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance from DOJ and FBI.

Fingerprint Live Scan required.

FACILITY

Residential care

• adults who face significant mental health issues Hiring Requirement This is a primary role
• This is typically not a second job or part-time job Experience required, not entry level Reliable track record with no callouts Schedule
• 2:00 PM-11:00PM

OVERVIEW

Ever Well Health is searching for a caring and compassionate facility Behavioral Health Evening Counselor to join our growing team. We at Ever Well Health have made a commitment to provide superior care through thoughtful and empathetic treatment for adults experiencing significant mental or emotional issues. The facility Behavioral Health Evening Counselor will be a major contributor to our core mission. This role will be a direct line of support, creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for our residents in the evening. Your contribution will truly make a difference. If you meet the requirements below, we'd like to learn more about your experience and skills. Let's be leaders in the field together!

REPORTS TO

Behavioral Health Program Manager SUMMARY:

With direction and following established procedures, the Behavioral Health Evening Counselor (BHEC) provides 1) milieu support, 2) direct resident care services and 3) performs other activities which contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and objectives. The BHEC duties emphasize prevention and supportive use of language. The employee works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental, physical, and emotional health. With advanced training and experience may help individuals cope with addictive and substance use triggers; improve family involvement; reduce anxiety and stress; develop better self-esteem; and assist senior-level staff with the resident issues associated with aging, developmental disability, and mental health.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

"What You Will Do" Assists with bed-checks and regular rounds of facility, Assists with the overall security of facility. Assures that facility, resident, and program areas are clean, organized and safe. Provides support and deescalates resident concerns in a calm and safe manner. Assures nightly documentation and other resident paperwork is completed as directed. Performs emergency first aid in emergency situations as needed. Reports suspected abuse or other incidents according to trained and established procedures. Acts as lead for other counselors including the assigning of tasks as needed. Performs regularly cleaning duties as assigned. Attends and participates in staff, program, facility and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION & SKILLS High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; additional education in human services, healthcare preferred.

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology or other humanities area preferred. Two years in a licensed mental health or other care facility setting required.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII, licensing regulations. This includes FBI and DOJ clearance.

REQUIRED

• ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES Excellent team player and communicator, with all levels of staff.

Tact and diplomacy when working with vendors and all outside parties. Ability to read and understand documents, write simple memos, reports, and letters, speak effectively with residents, customers or other employees. Ability to engage and communicate with residents in an empathetic manner. Ability to work effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities, and disabilities. Ability to follow directions and work within a program and systems structure. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in various situations. Exercises good judgment and acts calmly in emergency situations. High degree of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. High emotional and collective awareness Great sense of humor, and values humility.

REQUIRED

• CERTIFICATES

AND LICENSES

Valid California driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a good driving record. DMV pull program. CPR Certification First Aid Certificate Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work Legally in the United States. Certification such as CDAC preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• PHYSICAL Walking, Sitting, Pinching, Finger Flexion, Visual/Auditory Acuity; required over 2/3 of the workday.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling and Twisting are required occasionally (under 1/3 of the workday). Balancing, Climbing and Crawling are generally not required. Ability to Pass an Employment Physical Current TB Test (No negative results within the last 12 months)

REQUIREMENTS

• EQUIPMENT Fax Machine PC Computer Multi-Line Phone Washer and dryer Dolly

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Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401k with matching

Life Insurance Schedule:

8-hour shift Holidays Night shift

Weekends Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Residential Care:

1 year (Preferred)

Mental Health:

1 year (Preferred) Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

Benefit Conditions:

Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Yuba City, CA 95991 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Yuba City, CA 95991: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person