Recovery Counselor, On-Call
About The Position
This position has primary responsibility 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, or designee, in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently. The 24/7 voluntary residential setting is specifically for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) at risk and in need of a higher level of care, but lower than a psychiatric hospital. The facility is equipped to serve up to 15 Youth and provides mental health services that include individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and case management. It incorporates the tenets of recovery, peer support, and identifying community connections. It also connects individuals to educational and vocational services and initiates the process of locating housing.
Requirements
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Current automobile insurance
- Maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification required (can be obtained after hire).
- High school diploma (or equivalent) plus one year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services setting.
- Associate degree plus six years of experience in the mental health field.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Mental Health Field) plus four years of experience in the mental health field.
- Master’s Degree (Mental Health Field) plus two years of experience in the mental health field.
Responsibilities
- Providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
- Performing duties under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, or designee, with some tasks accomplished independently.
- Providing mental health services including individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and case management.
- Incorporating the tenets of recovery, peer support, and identifying community connections.
- Connecting individuals to educational and vocational services.
- Initiating the process of locating housing.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Ample vacation and holiday pay
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
