Residential Counselor I/II - Monroe House Thurs/Fri/Sat AON 8pm-8am
About The Position
Residential Counselors at WellPower work directly with consumers as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness in their recovery and progress toward greater independence. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating individual and group therapy, coordinating treatment, managing admissions and discharges, monitoring medications, documenting care, and maintaining a safe, trauma-informed residential environment. The position is based at Monroe House in Denver and is an awake overnight role scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Requirements
- Residential Counselor I: Pursuing a bachelor's degree 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.
- Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
- Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements.
- QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) certification.
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Shift work and/or weekend work is required.
Nice To Haves
- Residential Counselor I applicants seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) certification are preferred.
- One year of mental health experience or experience in a related field is preferred.
- A Class "S" driver's license may be required for certain programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual psychotherapy to offer consumers support and insight.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions in the house.
- Coordinate clinical care with case management and other services inside and outside of MHCD.
- 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 while performing or overseeing 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.
- Advocate for acceptance and integration of people with mental illness in their neighborhood and community.
- Maintain a trauma-informed environment of wellbeing.
- Attend scheduled team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
