Residential Counselor I/II - Thurs, Fri, & Sat 8am-8pm @ Monaco at WellPower Adult Services

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

30.12

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Group Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Medication Management, Activities of Daily Living, Clinical Documentation, Advocacy, Team Collaboration, Safety Management, CNA Certification, HHA Certification, CPR, First Aid, QMAP Certification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support. Our Guiding Principles: Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve. Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery. Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do. Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship. Position Summary: Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living (ADLs) needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. Additionally, you will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Compensation & Benefits: RCI - 27.79/hr RCII - 30.12/hr For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/ The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications. Job Duties & Functions: 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. Requirements & Qualifications: EDUCATION: RC I: 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 preferred. RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field. EXPERIENCE: One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 21yrs. of age to apply. Certifications: QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) CPR & First Aid Work Location: Monaco House - 1512 Monaco Pkwy, Denver 80220 Shift/Hours: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 8am-8pm Physical Requirements: 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. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Learn more about WellPower: WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice

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Responsibilities

Residential Counselors facilitate activities of daily living for consumers to promote self-sufficiency and recovery. They also manage intakes and discharges, monitor medications, and advocate for individuals with severe mental illness.