Residential Counselor I/II - Sun/Mon/Tues - 8pm to 8am - Park Place

Mental Health Center of Denver • Denver, CO

359d • $25 - $27

About The Position

WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do. Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living (ADLs) needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. Additionally, you will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• RC I: Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• Certifications: QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person), CPR & First Aid.
• Physical required (must be completed prior to hire, and maintained during employment).
• One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred.
• Must be 20 yrs. of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD.
• Assess consumers throughout the workday and provide appropriate interventions.
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning, etc.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
• Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being placed in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
• Maintain household safety regarding a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
• Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.
• Respond to consumer and building emergencies and facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.
• Required to attend scheduled team meetings.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays - including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more.
• Robust Benefits Package - our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match.
• Employee Resource Groups - our ERG's offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences.
• Gainsharing - we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year.
• $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees - we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado.
• Free Licensure Supervision - for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs.
• Sports Leagues - we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree