Mentalhealthcenterofdenver
Residential Counselor I/II - Flex AON Wed/Sat/Sun 8pm-8am
Denver. Posted a month ago
The role
Residential Counselors facilitate activities of daily living to help consumers become self-sufficient. You will provide supportive counseling, facilitate group therapy, and manage medication and clinical documentation.
What you will do
- Provide supportive counseling for individual psychotherapy
- Facilitate group therapy sessions
- Coordinate clinical care with case management and other services
- Assess consumers and provide appropriate interventions
- Train consumers in activities of daily living
- Complete intake and discharge tasks
- Maintain household safety and perform chores
- Document consumer interactions and clinical documentation
- Respond to consumer and building emergencies
- Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness
Required qualifications
- Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements
- Shift work and/or weekend work is required
- 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
- Sitting, standing, bending, lifting
- Climb stairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies
- May require lifting 30 pounds
Nice to have
- Seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification
- One year of mental health experience or in related field
- Certain programs may require a Class "S" driver's license
Benefits
- Robust Benefits
Before you apply
- This application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
About the company
WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. They empower people to achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care.