Residential Counselor

Centurion Health • Fairfield, CA

7d • $25 - $28

About The Position

MHM Services, a Centurion company, provides mental health services to the California Department of State Hospitals’ Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Program. FACT is a statewide program offering an unlocked, supervised living environment with 24-hour staffing and a model of centralized services with a gradual transition to community-based services.

Under the direction of the FACT Program Director, the Residential Counselor provides community-based services and monitors FACT clients, including judicially committed individuals and mentally disordered offenders. The role includes recreational and social activities designed to support treatment objectives, build skills, encourage problem solving, and promote psychological stabilization and community placement.

This is a full-time position in Fairfield, California, scheduled Friday through Monday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed pay rate is $25.00 to $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, with a weekend shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Provide proof of current auto insurance and meet the insurability requirements of the company’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of mental health experience is preferred.
• Community-based mental health experience is preferred.
• Active CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, skills-based groups addressing coping skills such as time management, goal setting, consequential thinking, stress management, anger management, and budgeting; model and teach appropriate behavior and provide support.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients who are incompetent to stand trial through individual case-management sessions or group sessions.
• Help clients connect with community services, including medical care, Medicare, insurance, volunteer opportunities, and school.
• Provide individual and group psychoeducation addressing social skills, personal hygiene, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, activities of daily living, job skills, transit use, and recreational skills.
• Support client documentation, medication management, and client monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Additional benefits are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED