Behavioral Health Counselor- (Veteran Garfield

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization?

Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country?

If so,COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Alfred J.Thomas - Home for Veterans

PART-TIME SHIFT:
Tuesday-Saturday (Tuesday-Friday 4pm-10pm / Saturday: 2pm-10pm)
-32 hrs/week

Providing residential support services to veterans in the program.

• Provides supportive counseling to veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
• Provides transportation as required.
• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures the safety of the veterans in the program.
• Upholds veteran confidentiality.
• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Implements fire and life safety standards eg: fire drills and fire safety education
• Attends In-Service presentations/staff meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Distributes veteran mail as needed.
• Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.
• E-mails every hour during the overnight shift to the agency overnight system.
• Participates in supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.
• Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator, and/or other supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Mental Health or a related discipline; or Licensed R.N.; or two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, or licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; or a High School diploma and four years of related mental health experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
• Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

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