On Call Residential Counselor, Youth Recovery

Jefferson Center for Mental Health • Lakewood, CO

217d • $26 - $36

About The Position

The Residential Counselor at Youth Residential Recovery provides milieu management, psychoeducation groups and ensures safety of youth, (between 13 through 18.5 years of age), in a substance use residential and inpatient program. We're looking for back up Counselors to pick up shifts as needed. This person will work in person, on site in Lakewood, Colorado.

Requirements

• High School/GED plus one year of related experience required.
• Associates or Bachelor's in related field degree preferred.
• One year of work experience in behavioral health required.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment and experience with youth is highly preferred.
• Applicants hired without SUD certification must obtain CAT or CAS within 18 months of hire.
• Applicants with pre-existing addiction certification preferred.
• QMAP Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire (provided internally).
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides milieu management, guidance, safety, stability, and direction to clients in early recovery from a trauma-informed lens.
• Maintains acceptable attendance and punctuality and is consistently at work on time.
• Interacts with client population to provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction including de-escalating potentially dangerous situations.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation at all times, including but not limited to admissions, shift notes, Per Diem notes, discharges, inventories and screening of clients' personal belongings, individual and group sessions, Medication Occurrences (MOR), and Adverse Incident Reports (AIR).
• Monitors and documents client's vital signs, physical condition and behavior, as needed.
• Assists with the planning, conducting and supervision of patient activities, including community meetings, groups, external meetings on-site, family/friend visitation, recreational activities, and life skills.
• Monitors Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Administers medications to clients per QMAP standards.
• Assist in conducting Random Urine Drug Testing.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducation groups.
• Assists team in the coordination of treatment referrals for clients motivated to seek on-going treatment following discharge.
• Assign and monitor clients completing residential unit chores, including main areas, hallways, bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff regarding meals and snacks.
• Practices OSHA safety standards and disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
• May assist in transporting admitted clients to hospitals, aftercare or other approved services as directed by the Shift Coordinator or Program Coordinator.
• Effectively responds to the client's needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions.
• Adheres to all Jefferson Center Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures Adverse Incident Reporting (AIR) procedures are followed during shift.
• Attends mandatory in-services, staff meetings, clinical supervision, and on-line training as required.
• Participates in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda.
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Understand how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served.
• Participates in the Center's training/educational programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care.
• Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care and the principles of addiction treatment.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, and the public.
• Corporate Compliance including documentation on practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines.
• Exhibits enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
• Must be sensitive to the diverse cultural and situational needs of the patients.
• Willing to cover another shift or another team, as requested by Program Manager/Program Coordinator.

Benefits

• Pool Rates: $26/hr - $36/hr, depending on education level and shift worked.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED