Residential Counselor I/II - Sunday AON 8pm-8am - BHSC

WellPower - Adult Services • University Heights, OH

20h • $27 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Solutions Center is a 24/7 crisis facility serving community members who come into contact with first responders. Residential Counselors provide direct support to consumers, helping with activities of daily living and supporting greater self-sufficiency and recovery. They are part of a multidisciplinary team and provide direct-service care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

The role includes providing individual and group therapy, coordinating treatment and continuity of care, supporting intakes and discharges, monitoring medications, documenting consumer interactions, and maintaining a safe, trauma-informed household environment. Counselors also respond to emergencies and advocate for the acceptance and integration of people with mental illness in their communities. The position is located at 2929 W 10th Ave.

Requirements

• Residential Counselor I: Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• Residential Counselor II: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) certification.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must be at least 20 years old to apply.
• Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements.
• Physical examination must be completed before hire and maintained during employment.
• Tuberculosis screening and testing must be completed before hire and maintained during employment.
• Shift work and/or weekend work is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of mental health experience or experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy to support consumers and offer insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions in the house.
• Coordinate clinical care with case management and other services within and outside WellPower.
• 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 duties.
• Help facilitate treatment and continuity of clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary system.
• Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers entering or leaving the house.
• Maintain household safety through chores and 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, contacting residential staff, a supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.
• Advocate for the acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness in their neighborhood and community.
• Attend scheduled team meetings.
• Maintain a trauma-informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement matching.
• Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 per year for active students.
• Qualifying nonprofit employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Team activities, including bowling, volleyball, and dragon boat racing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level