Recovery Counselor/Mental Health Worker
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. The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include a 24/7 program, therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise and health/wellness education, and crisis intervention.
Requirements
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Completion of 15 semesters / 24 quarter units in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences coursework from a recognized college, or Six months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization.
- Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously and persistently mentally ill clients, other staff, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.
- Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (optional)
Responsibilities
- 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
- Generous Time Off
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
