Sun @ Park Place & Wednesday @ Monaco 8am-8pm

WellPower•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Residential Counselors provide direct service care to consumers as part of a multidisciplinary team. They support consumers with activities of daily living, recovery, and increased independence, while helping maintain a safe, trauma-informed residential environment. The role includes facilitating individual and group therapy, coordinating clinical care, managing resident intakes and discharges, monitoring and documenting medications, responding to emergencies, and advocating for the acceptance and integration of people with mental illness in their communities. The position covers Monaco House and Park Place in Denver. The stated schedule is Wednesday at Monaco House and Saturday and Sunday at Park Place; the posting lists the hours as 8 a.m.–8 p.m. for Park Place and “8am-8am” for Wednesday at Monaco House. Shift and/or weekend work is required. Candidates must meet the qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities—Mentally Ill requirements. Some programs may require a Class S driver’s license. Pay is $27.79 per hour for Residential Counselor I and $30.12 per hour for Residential Counselor II. The posted range represents the full hiring range; offers will not exceed it, and most candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications. WellPower states that salaries are based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and certification or licensure, rather than wage history. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. WellPower is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities—Mentally Ill requirements.
Be at least 21 years old to apply.
Residential Counselor I: Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field; alternatively, be seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) certification, which is preferred.
Residential Counselor II: Hold a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
One year of mental health experience or experience in a related field is preferred.
QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) certification; on-site training is available.
CPR and First Aid; on-site training is available.
Shift work and/or weekend work is required.

Nice To Haves

For Residential Counselor I, seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) certification is preferred.
One year of mental health experience or experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy to support consumers and promote insight.
Facilitate group therapy sessions in the house.
Coordinate clinical care with case management and other internal and external services.
Assess consumers throughout the workday and provide appropriate interventions.
Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living, including hygiene, making appointments, cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks.
Help facilitate treatment and continuity of clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary system.
Complete intake and discharge tasks for residents entering or leaving the house.
Maintain household safety while performing or overseeing household activities such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Document significant consumer interactions related to recovery and continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation, including daily logs, consumer records, and medication records.
Respond to consumer and building emergencies and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Contact residential staff, a supervisor, or other clinicians when needed during emergencies.
Advocate for the acceptance and integration of people with mental illness in their neighborhood and community.
Maintain a trauma-informed environment of well-being.
Attend scheduled team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.