Recovery Counselor
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. Job duties include 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. 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.
Requirements
- Completion of 15 semester units (or 24 quarter units) in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences from an accredited college.
- Six (6) months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services organization.
- Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).
- Meet agency driver eligibility criteria
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus (optional).
Responsibilities
- Providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
- 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
- Access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs
- 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
