Residential Counselor I

Centerstone•Tennessee Ridge, TN

3d•$14 - $20

About The Position

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION Provides support, assistance, psycho-social education and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents. Each residential program within Adult Residential Services will provide a safe, comfortable supervised housing option for mental health consumers, and assist consumers in reaching and maintaining stabilization of symptoms, while encouraging consumers to assume increasing responsibility for their lives.

Requirements

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods
High school diploma required
Experience with mental health treatment required.
Valid and unrestricted state driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Experience with residential services preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor residents’ compliance with Program rules and behavioral expectations.
Re-direct residents on non-compliance with rules and expectations and refer major incidents of non-compliance to the Residential Coordinator.
Supervise, educate on and monitor residents’ self-medication procedures and document in residents’ charts.
Responsible for keeping file and closet locked while on duty.
Review referral information as it is presented to help determine eligibility for admission and continued stay for Supported Housing and Crisis Respite where relevant
Complete authorizations for stay as needed with each Managed Care Company
Supervise meal preparation and compliance of residents with dietary guidelines, providing education as needed.
Receive and dispense residents’ funds from locked filing cabinet in office as needed and document all money received and given to residents in residents’ charts.
Plan and supervise psycho-educational activities recreational activities during residents’ free time and provide van transportation on outings.
Inform Residential Coordinator of all medical emergencies, crisis situations with residents or any disruptions in program operation.
Receive briefing at beginning of shift from Residential Coordinator or other staff and provide briefing to other staff at end of shift.
Document a progress note on each resident once per shift and at any time there is a significant incident.
Attend all Program staff meetings and all scheduled staff development activities.
Conduct room inspections as needed to monitor and educate on cleanliness of rooms, residents’ compliance with hygiene/grooming and household task completion.