Per Diem Transitional Counselor- HARP

BHcare Inc.•Branford, CT

9d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Per Diem Residential Counselors are available to fill in on an as needed basis for Residential Counselors. Their role is to provide individuals with assistance in all areas of daily living, community integration, education, counseling and management of finances. The counselors provide emotional support and on-site integrated, goal-oriented, individualized services to assist the program residents with developing and optimizing their strengths, skills and available resources. The counselors demonstrate respect and empathy for the individual and consideration for his/her dignity and self-esteem while providing teaching and skill building focused on developing independence while optimizing their quality of life.

Requirements

Two years of college education or High School Equivalent and 2 years direct care work experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization’s auto insurance plan.
Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily operation of the Program.
Utilize all required assessment tools to assess clients’ functionality and mental health status, needs and preferences, and ongoing appropriateness of services.
Assist clients in developing and implementing individual recovery plans. Coordinate recovery service planning to include members of clients’ treatment team and clients’ natural supports. Conduct regular reviews of recovery plans and modify as needed.
Ensure appropriate referrals and linkages are made to other parts of the mental health system and other community resources, including clinical, vocational, psychosocial, educational and natural supports. Provide advocacy as appropriate.
Demonstrate the ability to understand the delivery service required for TCM (Targeted Case Management), and the IDDT (Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment) principles utilizing Motivational Interviewing.
Demonstrate an ability to develop a basic level of competency for providing services to clients with co-occurring disorders.
Assist all Program clients in the areas of health and safety and in the acquisition of independent living skills, including personal hygiene, meal planning, cooking, cleaning and money management.
Provide transportation.
Count controlled medication at the change of each shift. Supervise the administration of clients’ self-medication protocols.
Assist clients in the scheduling of personal appointments. May accompany clients to appointments.
Read and write in communication logs, progress notes, and other departmental communication tools to ensure understanding and adherence to changes in client’s recovery plans and/or client/program’s needs or concerns.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention, utilizing clinical and emergency back up as indicated. Communicate client needs with hospital emergency rooms and emergency personnel.
Maintain and update case records, on paper or electronically, with required progress notes documenting progress toward goals and objectives.
Enter daily service activities into the data base and insure the data accuracy.
Attend training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
Staff are required to remain awake and alert at all times while at the residence.
The primary responsibility of the overnight staff is to assure the safety and well-being of all residents.
Staff will also be responsible for some cleaning responsibilities and assigned paperwork as it is needed on the third shift.
May be required to use own vehicle on company business and to transport clients
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
May perform other assignments and duties as assigned