Program Counselor - Liverpool Community Residence

Location: City of Syracuse

Employment Type

Full time

Shift Description

Monday - Friday

11:00am - 7:00pm

At times there is a need to come in earlier in the day for coverage.

A valid NYS driver license is required

MISSION STATEMENT

We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct and indirect services to clients and families.

Provides direct client services including case management, group counseling, skills training, ADLs and transportation.

Assists with orientation and supervision of Resident Counselors.

Monitor/audit all documentation and medication procedures.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts or related field and two years experience within the mental health field preferred.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Will maintain yearly in-service training. All Program Counselors employed on the inpatient psychiatric unit (3-6) must become and maintain certification as a PMCS (Preventing, Managing Crisis Situations) trainer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS

Clinical setting. Exposure Class I - Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium work. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY

Manager or Clinical Coordinator

Pay Range: $22.85 - $33.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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