Sun 8pm-8am

WellPower•Denver, CO

About The Position

Residential Counselors provide direct-service care to consumers as part of a multidisciplinary team. They support consumers with activities of daily living and recovery goals, facilitate group therapy, manage intakes and discharges, monitor medications, help coordinate treatment, and maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment. The role also includes advocating for people with severe and persistent mental illness and supporting their acceptance and integration into their neighborhoods and communities. This flex opportunity is open to people residing in the Greater Denver Metro area, with work locations varying. The schedule is an awake overnight shift from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shift and/or weekend work is required. The posted hourly rates are $27.79 for Residential Counselor I and $30.12 for Residential Counselor II, with additional differentials of $2.00 per hour for Float and $3 per hour for AON. Offers will not exceed the posted hiring range; most candidates are placed near its midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Residential Counselor I: Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
Residential Counselor II: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements.
Shift work and/or weekend work is required.
Some programs may require a Class S driver's license.
The position requires sitting, standing, bending, and lifting; performing household tasks; climbing stairs; moving throughout the house; and responding quickly to emergencies. May require lifting 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Residential Counselor I: Seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) certification.
One year of mental health experience or experience in a related field.
QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) certification; on-site training is available.
CPR and First Aid certifications; on-site training is available.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive counseling and individual psychotherapy to offer consumers support and insight.
Facilitate group therapy sessions in the residence.
Coordinate clinical care with case management and other services inside and outside of MHCD.
Assess consumers throughout the workday and provide appropriate interventions.
Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living, including hygiene, making appointments, cooking, cleaning, and other household duties.
Help facilitate treatment and continuity of clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary system.
Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers moving into or out of the residence.
Maintain household safety while completing household activities such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Document significant consumer interactions related to recovery and continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation, including daily logs, consumer records, and medication records.
Respond to consumer and building emergencies and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Contact residential staff, a supervisor, or other clinicians as needed in emergency situations.
Advocate for the acceptance and integration of people with mental illness in their neighborhoods and communities.
Maintain a trauma-informed environment of wellbeing.
Attend scheduled team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.