Residential Counselor - Mental Health 608

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About The Position

The Residential Counselor provides direct and indirect services to individuals and groups of members served. The position is with Serenity House, a 13-bed, short-term intensive Crisis Residential Treatment program serving adult residents of San Mateo County experiencing a mental health crisis. The program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. Clients may be referred from a hospital, jail, the community, or themselves. The program aims to help clients avoid inpatient hospitalization and emergency services, regain stability, and begin pursuing longer-term recovery goals.

The available schedule is a short-hour PM shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Sunday through Monday. The expected starting wage range is $24.59–$29.64; geographic differentials apply, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The selected candidate must be willing to drive clients to appointments and groups in a company vehicle.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a GED equivalent.
• At least one year of direct service experience in a mental health setting.
• A valid, current driver's license.
• Personal vehicle insurance with the candidate listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use a company vehicle to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect services to individuals and groups of members served.
• Use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrual for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week; accrual is prorated for part-time schedules and annual carryover is subject to caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED