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WellPower · 1 day ago

Residential Counselor I/II AON

Denver

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$27.79/hr - $30.12/hr

1+ years exp

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. The Residential Counselor position facilitates activities of daily living for consumers, provides individual and group therapy, and supports individuals with severe mental illness in a safe environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight

Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house

Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD

Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions

Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning, etc

As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care

Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being place in the house as new residents or moving out of the house

Maintain household safety in regards to a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry

Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care

Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records

Respond to consumer and building emergencies, and facilitate appropriate interventions. In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed

Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live

Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing

Required to attend scheduled team meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements. Shift work and/or weekend work is required. Certain programs may require a Class "S" driver's license

Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mental health experienceGroup therapy facilitationCertified Nurse’s AidBachelor's DegreeQMAP certificationCPR & First AidEmpathyTrauma informed careCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field for RC II

QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)

CPR & First Aid

Must be 21yrs. of age to apply

Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements

Shift work and/or weekend work is required

Certain programs may require a Class 'S' driver's license

Requires sitting, standing, bending, lifting

Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks, climb stairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies

May require lifting 50 pounds

Preferred

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or, seeking Certified Nurse's Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification

One year of mental health experience or in related field