Residential Counselor I​/II - Grant - Thurs​/Fri​/Sat AON

Residential Counselor I/II
- Grant House
- Thurs/Fri/Sat AON 8pm-8am

Denver

Well Power envisions a community where every person's mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.

Our Guiding Principles:

• Person Centered. We honor people's identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary:

Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living (ADLs) needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. Additionally, you will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Location:

2600 S Grant St

Schedule: Thursday, Friday & Saturday AON 8pm-8am

Compensation:

RC I --$27.79/hour (Degree seeking, no Bachelors)

RC II – $30.12/hour (Bachelor degree or higher)

AON - $3/hr differential

Language Differential - $1/hr - $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of Well Power.
• Assess consumers throughout the workday and provide appropriate interventions.
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning, etc.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
• Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being place in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
• Maintain household safety regarding a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
• Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.
• Respond to consumer and building emergencies and facilitate appropriate interventions. In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.
• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.
• Required to attend scheduled team meetings.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education:

• RC I:
  Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• RC II:
  Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.

Certifications:

• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
• CPR & First Aid
• Physical required (must be completed prior to hire, and maintained during employment)

Experience:

One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 20 yrs. of age to apply.

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