Crisis Stabilization Residential Counselor

CHD Brand; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Chicopee, MA, is seeking a Crisis Stabilization Residential Counselor to support clients in mental health, psychiatric, and substance use stabilization. The role involves 24/7 coverage within the crisis stabilization programs and assisting with daily living activities and medication administration.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or a preferred Bachelor's Degree, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to serving individuals with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor's degree preferred, with relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy for others.
• Ability to work in a team and independently; computer skills required.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license; able to complete medication administration training.
• Background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in activities of daily living.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Advocate for individuals in various community settings.
• Provide opportunities to enhance independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Develop professional relationships and offer person-centered guidance.
• Provide 24/7 coverage within a full-coverage program; day/evening/night shifts.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Driver's license

Medication administration training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Medication administration training

Job description

Crisis Stabilization Residential Counselor

Job Category: Direct Service

Requisition Number: CRISI005992

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Chicopee, MA 01020, USA

Description

The Crisis Stabilization Residential Counselor is a member of the Direct Care Staff Team withing the Community Behavioral Health Center’s Crisis Stabilization Programs. They will assist Persons Served in need of mental health, psychiatric, and/or substance use stabilization while in acute treatment. While clients are in the milieu, the Counselor will help provide 24/7/365 coverage of care services, attend to a variety of client needs, and support the clinical and psychiatric nurse staffing to achieve established treatment plan and support clients’ return to the community.

Responsibilities include supporting clients' activities of daily living, administering medications as needed, advocating for individuals within various community settings, and providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery. Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus. As a full-coverage program, daytime or overnight shifts are available.

Ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or a preferred Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience; strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; ability to work well within a team model and independently. Computer skills necessary. Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license; ability to complete medication administration training. All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process.

We are currently seeking multiple candidates for part time per diem work. Current open shifts include evenings and weekends 2 nd shift (2:30pm-11pm/3pm-11:30pm) and 3 rd shift (11pm-7:30am/10:30pm-7:00am

Pay range is between $18.00/hr. - $21.63/hr. which is based on degree, and employment status (per diem vs. full time/part time). Differential of $2.00/hr. for second shift, third shift and weekends.

At CHD, Center for Human Development, Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. CHD has partnered with the state of Massachusetts to increase access to urgent behavioral health care through our new outpatient behavioral health clinic and crisis services. Gateway, CHD’s new Community Behavioral Health Center in Chicopee, provides:

24/7 mobile crisis services

Crisis stabilization for youth and adults in person and via telehealth

Our CBHC program delivers these services as an alternative to hospital emergency departments. It also offers respite, outreach, medication management, and peer-level support to ensure that your family member is taken care of on every level

Preferred

CPR Certif, Current

Expert

First Aid Certif, Current

Expert

Medication Admin, Current

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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