We are seeking to fill a Full-Time Residential Counselor position.
General Summary:
The Residential Counselor fulfills the assigned role as part of the treatment team - to maintain the wellbeing of clients and the integrity of the program. Additionally, the Residential Counselor provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with clients and staff
- Supervise U/A testing, reporting and documentation
- Supports clients emotionally and environmentally for comfort and safety
- Facilitate outings, and educational sessions
- Transport clients to meetings and appointments
- Conduct contraband searches and random room searches
- Listens, documents, and reports client behavior
- Maintains confidentiality of clients at all time
- Provides encouragement, guidance and support to clients and family members
- Completes required intake paperwork
- Provides crisis intervention and encourages a healthy residential and working environment
- Communicates and collaborates with co-workers, clinical staff, and administration in order to deliver the best quality care possible.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- CPR & First Aid certification
- Current RADT registration or equivalent
- Valid California Driver's License
- Must be able to pass Background Check
- Negative TB Test
- Must understand therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, professional ethics, fundamentals of addiction, and mental health disabilities and treatment
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed
Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person