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Radias Health•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

RADIAS Health is seeking full-time and part-time Mental Health Counselors for its Residential Support Services Program. The role is based in a home-like setting and supports adults who have experienced significant barriers to living due to symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders. Counselors interact with residents, build rapport, assist with daily needs, support connections to community resources, and help implement treatment as part of each resident’s care team. The position is fully onsite at one of 14 locations in Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties. Available schedules include full-time evening, weekend, day, and overnight shifts. Hourly pay is $21.50 for full-time weekend shifts and $19.19 for other listed shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must have a car, auto insurance, and a valid driver's license.
Must be able to transport clients in the community.

Nice To Haves

2,000 hours of experience working with individuals with mental illness.
2,000 hours working in Corporate Adult Foster Care.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous and respectful care to all clients.
Spend most of each shift interacting with clients, developing relationships and rapport, and completing tasks directly related to client care.
Monitor clients as stipulated in their care plans.
Know and implement service and behavior plans.
Stay current on client plans and case notes completed by other staff.
Encourage and monitor treatment plan compliance.
Use crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior.
Identify individuals prone to behavior emergencies and recommend additional programming appropriate to their needs.
Help defuse and de-escalate potential behavior emergencies.
Assist residents with room cleaning, personal hygiene, and laundry.
Help clients develop independent living skills, including hygiene, housekeeping, and budgeting.
Administer medications according to RSS policies and procedures under the supervision of the facility’s nurse.
Inform other staff and the Lead Clinical Mental Health Counselor when client medication supplies are running low.
Order client medication as needed.
Update medication sheets when medication changes occur.
Develop weekly menus and shopping lists, and grocery shop for the facility while encouraging client participation.
Plan and coordinate recreational and social activities.
Schedule client appointments as needed.
Plan holiday activities and special events.
Provide input in staff meetings and treatment planning.
Prepare and serve meals and clean up according to Health Department standards.
Assist in training new staff.
Provide staff coverage and ensure facility security and general supervision of residents.
Secure coverage for missed shifts, planned or unplanned.
Participate in routine cleaning duties.
Perform light house maintenance or request maintenance assistance as needed.
Transport clients in the community.
Produce and distribute incident reports within eight hours of the relevant event, as needed.

Benefits

Four weeks of accrued PTO in the first year of employment.
12 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
Dependent Care Account (DCA) with employer contribution.
Reimbursement for professional licensure fees.
Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities.
403(b) retirement plan with an employer percentage match.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Bereavement and paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being.
Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart.
Pet insurance.
Mileage reimbursement.
Casual dress code.