A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
Retirement Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement Salary:
$23.10
Hourly Additional Benefits:
Career Growth Opportunities Culturally Diverse population
Clinical Licensing Support Job Title:
Residential Counselor II Work Location:
Springfield, Ma. Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
EOE M/F/D/V
Union/Non-Union Job Summary:
The Recovery Specialist II/Residential Counselor II is an evolution of the basic, Recovery Specialist I/Residential Counselor I position. Recovery Specialist II/Residential Counselor II staff is expected to continue to fulfill all expectations of a Recovery Specialist I/RC I. In addition to those expectations, the Recovery Specialist II/residential Counselor II will take more of a leadership role and focus on medication room compliance. To participate in the development of reasonable limits and structure for each person served and to implement these limits on a daily basis in the residence and community in a fair and consistent
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor and enforce strict adherence to medication monitoring protocols and room organization standards to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Audit and Analysis:
Conduct regular and comprehensive audits of medication rooms to identify inconsistencies, errors, and potential risk factors. Analyze audit findings to determine root causes and trends.
Process Enhancement:
Collaborate with relevant teams to refine medication monitoring and room management processes. Implement additional checks and balances to prevent errors and improve efficiency.
Training and Education:
Deliver targeted trainings to educate staff on proper medication monitoring techniques, room organization, and compliance protocols.
Continuous Improvement:
Lead initiatives to enhance medication room operations by staying informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
Communication and Reporting:
Foster open communication among team members regarding compliance issues, updates, and changes. Provide regular reports to leadership on audit results, improvements, and areas for further attention.
Collaboration and Leadership:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to promote a collaborative approach to compliance and patient safety. Lead by example, inspiring others to prioritize accuracy and compliance.
Risk Mitigation:
Identify potential risks associated with medication administration and room management. Implement strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Feedback Loop:
Establish a mechanism for team members to provide feedback on compliance challenges and suggest improvements. Use this feedback to refine processes and training materials
Minimum Qualifications:
Good communication skills both verbal and in writing. Ability to deal with conflict in an appropriate manner. Ability to master First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, Fire Safety and monitoring Medication. Ability to maintain proper attendance. Displays sound judgment. Works well as a team member. Seeks and uses management staff for training and supervision. Attends Agency and Department required meetings and trainings Displays excellent supervisory and delegation skills Ability to deal with diverse population at varied levels of management Exceptional interpersonal skills Physical demands are located at the end of this job description The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training Education Preferred High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
