Counselor IB

Interim•Salinas, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor IB will be successful working in a residential treatment program which is operated on a social rehabilitation therapeutic community model. Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two years’ experience in related field; examples of acceptable experience include, but are not limited to work with adults with psychiatric disabilities and/or substance abuse disorders using a social rehabilitation model, or working in a residential or in-patient treatment program, or providing counseling or support services to this population, or working with other disabled population.
B.A. in related field may be substituted for experience.
Good written and oral English communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, to accept supervision, to maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close inter-personal relationships.
Ability to learn and apply principles of social rehabilitation.
Ability to be organized, responsible, flexible, empathic and able to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professional and members of the community.
Ability to learn and perform computer-based tasks including word processing and data entry.
Drivers license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.
Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness and ability to work in crisis emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

BA in related field and knowledge of community resources desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and interviews, assess for current potential of suicidality, violence and substance abuse.
Enter data, as needed, into computer.
Remain aware of general mood/tone of house and act in manner responsive to situation.
Identify, assess and respond to crisis situations.
Provide informal supportive counseling and guidance to individual residents.
Document in staff log and residents’ progress notes.
Enter information into computer files and databases.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications.
Maintain updated knowledge of psychiatric medications and keep accurate medication records.
Assist and supervise residents with cooking, menu planning, shopping, housecleaning and yard maintenance with focus on kitchen and food services.
Perform housecleaning and clerical duties on a daily basis.
Assist with supervising resident outings and other recreational activities.
Participate in monthly staff meetings, be willing/able to address issues that relate to coworker communication, collaborate/deliberate on resident review and agency business.
Assist in facilitating weekend chore meetings and house clean-up.
Lead a weekly topic group; plan and facilitate group weekend activities.
Provide transportation to evening 12 step meetings.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for eligible positions
Clinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions
Loan repayment for eligible positions
Generous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees
Monthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions
403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
BBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision
Annual employee recognition and staff appreciation events
Employee referral bonus program
Offers flexible work schedules
A fulfilling career while providing a family centered focus and work-life balance