Residential Counselor

Centerstone Of Tennessee • Columbia, TN

404d • $29,640 - $41,600

About The Position

The Residential Counselor position at Centerstone involves providing support, assistance, psycho-social education, and supervision to residents in Adult Residential Services. The role is crucial in ensuring compliance with program rules, monitoring self-medication procedures, and facilitating psycho-educational and recreational activities. The counselor plays a key role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for mental health consumers, helping them stabilize their symptoms and encouraging personal responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with mental health treatment required.
• Experience with residential services preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor residents' compliance with program rules and behavioral expectations.
• Re-direct residents on non-compliance with rules and expectations and refer major incidents to the Residential Coordinator.
• Supervise, educate on, and monitor residents' self-medication procedures and document in residents' charts.
• Keep file and closet locked while on duty.
• Review referral information to help determine eligibility for admission and continued stay for Supported Housing and Crisis Respite.
• Complete authorizations for stay as needed with each Managed Care Company.
• Supervise meal preparation and compliance of residents with dietary guidelines, providing education as needed.
• Receive and dispense residents' funds from locked filing cabinet and document all transactions in residents' charts.
• Plan and supervise psycho-educational and recreational activities during residents' free time and provide van transportation on outings.
• Inform Residential Coordinator of all medical emergencies, crisis situations, or disruptions in program operation.
• Receive briefing at the beginning of shift and provide briefing to other staff at the end of shift.
• Document a progress note on each resident once per shift and at any significant incident.
• Attend all program staff meetings and scheduled staff development activities.
• Conduct room inspections to monitor cleanliness and compliance with hygiene and household tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED