Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Crisis Stabilization - Awake Overnights

Howard Center•Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Crisis Stabilization maintains a stable environment for adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges in a hospital diversion program supporting adults in mental health crisis. The role offers broad experience in substance use and mental health services. This is a full-time, union position with awake overnight hours, represented by AFSCME; union dues apply. Starting pay is $22.75 per hour, with a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Requirements

One year of experience in substance use services, or a combination of experience providing comparable knowledge and skills.
Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations.
Ability to multitask and engage with clients.
Computer literacy.
Excellent written, listening, and communication skills.
Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention.
Help residents strengthen coping and symptom-management skills.
Maintain the overall functioning and cleanliness of the programs.
Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
Provide short-term case management and referrals to appropriate levels of care.
Facilitate groups.
Administer medication.

Benefits

36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees, increasing with years of service.
Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families; the plan has no deductible.
Two dental plan options.
Vision insurance.
Employer 401(k) contributions.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Medical and childcare flexible spending accounts.
Childcare stipend.
Employee assistance program.
Employee referral program with financial payment.
Discounted online undergraduate and graduate courses through Champlain College truED.
Workplace wellness program, including physical fitness groups, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing wellness advocacy and education.
Voluntary discounts from local and international businesses, including gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, and auto/home insurance.
Sign-on bonus, subject to Howard Center policy.