Residential Counselor I/II - PRN Pool Staff

The role

Residential Counselors facilitate activities of daily living to help consumers become self-sufficient. You will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes and discharges, monitor medications, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

What you will do

• Provide supportive counseling for individual psychotherapy
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house
• Coordinate clinical care with case management and other services
• Assess consumers and provide appropriate interventions
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living
• Facilitate treatment and continuity of clinical care
• Complete intake and discharge tasks
• Maintain household safety through chores like cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Document consumer interactions and clinical documentation
• Respond to consumer and building emergencies

Required qualifications

• RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
• CPR & First Aid
• Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting
• Perform household tasks, climb stairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies
• May require lifting 30 pounds

Nice to have

• RC I: seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification
• One year of mental health experience or in related field

Benefits

• Robust Benefits

About the company

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. They offer compassionate, innovative services to meet people where they are.