Residential Counselor: Willow House- Per Diem- 7036

Community Health Resources•Enfield, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Residential Counselor at Willow House, a 5-bed, co-ed 24-hour staffed intensive mental health program for young adults, ages 18-25, located in Enfield. This is a group home setting where staff work with clients individually and in groups to teach independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, hygiene, and how to access community resources. Staff also support educational and/or vocational goals and teach interventions to manage mental health needs. The goal of Willow House is to provide the support and skills necessary for young adults to live independently in the community. This role offers the opportunity to meet clients at challenging life stages and witness their growth, develop strong relationships due to the small client-to-staff ratio, and provides a foundation in the mental health field for professional growth. It features a supportive team environment, collaborative approach, and company vehicles available on-site for client transport.

Requirements

High diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.