Residential Counselor
Core
Provide supervision, psycho-social education, and daily support to adults in residential mental health programs to help them stabilize symptoms and assume responsibility for their lives.
Role type
Residential Counselor (Adult Mental Health Services)
Builds
Safe, supervised housing environments for mental health consumers
Domain
Behavioral Health / Mental Health / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supervision of residents, crisis intervention, psycho-educational activity planning, meal preparation supervision, financial handling, documentation, room inspections, driving
Preferred skills
Experience with residential services
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Monitor resident compliance with program rules and behavioral expectations; supervise and document self-medication procedures; plan and supervise recreational and psycho-educational activities; conduct room inspections for cleanliness and hygiene; receive and dispense resident funds; document progress notes and significant incidents; provide shift briefings; transport residents on outings
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC