Residential Counselor (Harbor House)

Centerstone•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

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. 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. The position is responsible for cooking and assisting with daily activities, and provides support, assistance, psycho-social education and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Experience working with adults who have mental health concerns required.
Tennessee drivers license with “F” endorsement; F endorsement within 30 days.
Must have CPR/First aid.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cooking and assisting with daily activities.
Provides support, assistance, psycho-social education and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents.
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.
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.
Inform the Residential Coordinator of any needed household supplies or household repairs.
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.
Report all resident grievances to Residential Coordinator.