Residential Counselor

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