Residential Counselor - Respite Housing

RiseWell Community Services•Patchogue, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate & dedicated Residential Counselors to join our team at Crisis Residence/Respite Housing Team in Patchogue, NY. In this role, you will provide supportive counseling, restorative services, and crisis intervention training in a licensed intensive community residence program providing short term crisis and stabilization housing to people with psychiatric diagnoses. The Crisis Residence program provides short-term residential support to persons exhibiting symptoms of mental illness who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Crisis residence programs provide short-term interventions to individuals experiencing crisis, to address the cause of the crisis and to avert or delay the need for acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization or emergency room admission.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 1 year of experience working in a mental health setting OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.
Clean valid NY State Driver’s License.
Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.

Responsibilities

provide supportive counseling
provide restorative services
provide crisis intervention training

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
Long and Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
CALM App Subscription
Flexible Work Schedules
Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
Comprehensive Paid Training
Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
Supplemental Pet Insurance
Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness