Residential Counselor (part-time) - Swing Shift

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery • Aurora, CO

131d • $18 - $28

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact in your community as a Part-time Residential Counselor (30 hours/week, full benefits) with Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR). At Thomas House, you’ll support community members and U.S. military veterans transitioning from inpatient hospitalization by providing crisis counseling, medication management, educational groups, and one-on-one support in a safe, therapeutic environment. Candidates should have strong communication and documentation skills. Join our dedicated team and help clients build stability and independence in their recovery journey.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 months experience in mental healthcare and/or relevant population.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets the organization's requirements.
• Required QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel). Must obtain QMAP certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Required Vaccination and TB Test.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in human services field.

Responsibilities

• Observe client behaviors and assess degree of improvement and/or deterioration in targeted problems and behaviors.
• Share information regarding significant observations in client behaviors, affect or thought process with residential staff at shift change, with clinicians, psychiatrist, and residential supervisor.
• Participate in implementation of individual treatment plans, including medication monitoring, UAs as ordered, and/or teaching of activities of daily living when appropriate.
• Participate in emergency procedures and/or crisis intervention, as needed, contacting the appropriate resource for assistance and/or to determine a plan of action within required time frames.
• Maintain consistency with clients to ensure appropriate milieu management.
• May perform case management services, including linkage and monitoring.
• May facilitate psychoeducational groups within residential services.
• Participate in team conferences, client evaluation meetings and staff in-service training.
• Chart on individual progress notes efficiently and regularly, all pertinent and meaningful observations and information.
• Follow residential services policies and procedures regarding admissions, discharges, and client care.
• Report maintenance needs of facility to residential supervisor to ensure safe environment for clients.
• Maintain a balanced menu and performs grocery shopping duties, as needed, to ensure a regular food supply.
• Complete periodic cleaning, as required, to maintain facility.
• Transport clients to appointments or other activities, when necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan, which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays
• The company observes 11 designated holidays each year.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term disability*

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees