Part-Time Recovery Counselor
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. This is a Part-time position at the Fresno Psychiatric Health Facility, a 24/7 Voluntary Inpatient program for adults ages 18-59. The Recovery Counselor has the primary responsibility for assisting clients with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, and other care needs. Monitors attendance and encourages participation in activities and therapeutic programs using positive motivation and support. Helps lead group activities and outings, promotes positive social interaction among clients, and serves as a positive role model. Maintains accurate documentation of client participation and responses in the medical record and participates in treatment team meetings as needed. The Fresno Psychiatric Health Facility serves adults, ages 18-59, in a 24/7 inpatient voluntary program with a 16-bed facility. Clinical services include rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, with an average length of stay of 30 days. Skills and services offered include pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) required.
- Valid CPR, First Aid, and ProAct certifications are required within 30 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a social science field preferred.
- Six (6) months of direct care experience in a mental health setting preferred. (A non-professional, consumer-directed internship may be substituted.)
- Valid California Driver’s License and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting clients with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, and other care needs.
- Monitoring attendance and encouraging participation in activities and therapeutic programs using positive motivation and support.
- Helping lead group activities and outings.
- Promoting positive social interaction among clients.
- Serving as a positive role model.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of client participation and responses in the medical record.
- Participating in treatment team meetings as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: 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: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
