Program Counselor

Crestwood Behavioral Health•Fremont, CA

1d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family! For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive! The Program Counselor is responsible for assisting in planning, organizing, and giving direct care to residents in the Activity Program and Social Treatment Program (STP) by current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that residents are given ample and regular opportunities to learn and practice skills for improving functioning, independence, awareness, self-care, and self-esteem. This role is also responsible for ensuring that residents' spiritual, emotional, recreational, and psychosocial needs are met/maintained individually. Crestwood Manor in Fremont is a skilled nursing facility serving individuals from a number of California communities. The facility provides long-term treatment services to people with a primary medical diagnosis and specialized behavioral management needs – for example, Alzheimer’s or dementia. It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [email protected]. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation, Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma/GED. Some college preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing activities or another type of group treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

assisting in planning, organizing, and giving direct care to residents in the Activity Program and Social Treatment Program (STP) by current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures.
ensuring that residents are given ample and regular opportunities to learn and practice skills for improving functioning, independence, awareness, self-care, and self-esteem.
ensuring that residents' spiritual, emotional, recreational, and psychosocial needs are met/maintained individually.