Residential Counselor (82204)
About The Position
MHM Services, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the California Department of State Hospitals-Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Program (FACT). The FACT program is a statewide system that provides an unlocked, supervised living environment with 24-hour staffing. FACT's model of care is centralized services with a slow transition to community-based services. Under the direction of the Fact Program Director, the Residential Counselor provides community-based services and monitoring for FACT clients to include judicially committed individuals and mentally disordered offenders. Services to include recreational/social activities to accomplish treatment objectives, foster skill building and problem solving in support of psychological stabilization and community placement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation.
- Must have valid California driver’s license; good driving record.
- Proof of current auto insurance and must meet insurability requirements of Company insurance carrier.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) welcome.
- Minimum of one year of mental health experience preferred.
- Community-based mental health experience preferred.
- Active CPR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts structured skills-based groups for individuals to address coping skills related to time management, goal setting, consequential thinking, stress management, anger management, budgeting, etc., while modeling and teaching appropriate behavior and support.
- Provides psychoeducation for clients who are incompetent to stand trial through one-on-one case management sessions or groups sessions.
- Help clients with connection to important community services (e.g., Medical, Medicare, insurance, volunteer opportunities, school, etc.).
- Provides psychoeducation for individuals and groups to address social skills related to personal hygiene, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, activities of daily living, job skills, transit usage and recreational skills.
- Support client documentation, medication management, monitoring clients.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
