Mental Health Residential Counselor - El Dorado Center

ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES•Live Oak, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

El Dorado Center is a 16-bed short-term residential treatment program for individuals with mental health diagnosis. The primary goal of the program is to assist individuals stepping down from locked treatment or locked placement and facilitate their re-entry and transition back into the community. We currently have a full-time Mental Health Counselor position at El Dorado Center. The role of the Counselor is to provide support and assistance to clients in planning and attaining their goals. Special focus will be on the client's needs related to the housing, physical health, mental health, and general stabilization. The Residential Counselor will be expected to demonstrate and role model positive work habits. The Counselor will be responsible for supervising, facilitating or scheduling groups and other appointments, as well as some meal service and cleaning of the facility. All services will be delivered with dignity and respect for each individual resident.

Requirements

Experience in providing services to populations experiencing mental health issues, co-occurring disorders, or comparable population
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends
Ability to work in an intense environment dealing with varied personalities and cultures
Ability to role model daily living skills in a positive manner
Demonstrated ability to organize and complete tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid California driver's license and clearance for agency vehicle insurance coverage
Fingerprinting for licensing, criminal record clearance and necessary physical exams are required
Prehire process includes TB test, health screen, and flu shot
Demonstrated ability to constructively deal with a high degree of physical and emotional stress
Ability to be a team player, maintain effective working relationships and communicate in a respectful and professional manner when dealing with fellow employees, outside agencies and residents
Ability to maintain and clean, safe and supportive environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English highly desirable, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services including, case management, group and individual counseling, and assist clients in crisis situations.
Establish a close working relationship with residents in the program.
Supervise daily activities of clients, including performing support services that assist clients in everyday living skills. This may include supervision of clients' chores, monitoring mealtime activities, conducting social and recreational activities, etc.
Complete intake, assessment and evaluation paperwork with clients.
Monitor and track client's use of medications; conduct client urine tests.
Transport clients to appointments as necessary.
Communicate with case managers and other service providers about client status.
Maintain a safe, clean and sober environment.
Maintain clinical charts and complete required paperwork in a timely manner as required by the County, State, and component guidelines.
Participate in the effort to keep the facility clean, well maintained and running smoothly. This may include household duties such as shopping for supplies, laundry and cleaning.