Residential Counselor I/II

Details: POSITION SUMMARY:  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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.         Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.2.         Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.3.         Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD.4.         Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.5.         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.6.         As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.7.         Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being place in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.8.         Maintain household safety in regard to a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.9.         Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.10.        Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.11.        Respond to consumer and building emergencies, and facilitate appropriate interventions.  In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.12.        Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.13.        Required to attend scheduled team meetings.14.        Perform other duties as assigned.

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