Mental Health Recovery Counselor, San Bernardino
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
- Minimum of one year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care or social service agency.
- Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously and persistently mentally ill clients, other staff, and the public.
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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
