Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor
About The Position
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee. The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include: 24/7 program Therapeutic and mental health services Rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation) Pre-vocational or vocational counseling Medication evaluation and support services Daily exercise and health/wellness education Crisis intervention.
Requirements
- Valid California Driver's License
- One (1) year full-time experience performing nonprofessional consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or social services agency
- Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously and persistently mentally ill clients, other staff, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Valid California Class "B" Driver's License preferred.
- Certification as Nurse's Assistant (optional)
Responsibilities
- Providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
- Promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities.
- Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
- Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed.
- Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
