Counselor Technician - Part Time - Weekends 2nd Shift

ReDiscover; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

ReDiscover is looking for a Counselor Technician for their Clustered Apartment Program in Raytown, MO. This part-time role involves monitoring clients with mental illness, facilitating activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have knowledge of mental health issues. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Availability to work part-time (24 hours/week) on weekends.
• Valid automobile operator’s license with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring clients and documenting safety rounds.
• Facilitating structured activities aligned with clients’ goals.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the program space.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Knowledge of Mental Illness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GSuite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CAP/TLP - Raytown, MO

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Weekends

ReDiscover is seeking a Counselor Technician to join our Clustered Apartment Program (CAP).

WHO WE ARE

ReDiscover has been a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri for over 50 years, dedicated to delivering effective and affordable treatment. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is “Passionate About People”, supporting our community, especially those affected by mental illness or substance use. With over 29 programs across 20 locations in Lee’s Summit, Raytown, and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers numerous career opportunities for individuals like you wanting to make a difference!

WHAT WE DO

Our CAP Program provides intensive supportive housing for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Clients receive necessary on-site services in a clustered apartment setting due to challenges in traditional community settings or ongoing risks requiring long-term psychiatric hospitalization.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Monitoring clients in a safe environment, performing and documenting safety rounds, including ADL monitoring and coaching (life skills, communication, community integration, etc.).
• Facilitating structured activities aligned with clients’ goals and treatment plans.
• Respecting cultural differences and demonstrating appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication with clients, guests, and staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the program space.
• Safeguarding Protected Health Information, maintaining confidentiality, and managing documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including requesting and releasing client records as needed.

Prerequisites before starting:

• Availability to work part-time (24 hours/week), Saturdays and Sundays from 2PM-10:30PM.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid automobile operator’s license with appropriate insurance, compliant with Missouri or Kansas law.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery-oriented approach.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including typing, Microsoft Word and Excel, and GSuite.