Overnight Awake Counselor - IC

Theuniversityunion; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Licenses & training reimbursement

Loan repayment

Health, vision, dental, EAP, and life

403b retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Clinical supervision onsite

Employee recognition

Referral program

Job summary

Interim, Inc. is seeking an Overnight (Awake) Counselor IC to provide overnight care in a residential setting. The role includes crisis intervention, medication assistance, documentation, and light administrative tasks, with on-site duties at assigned locations.

Responsibilities include staying awake during shift, conducting intakes, providing supportive counseling, and maintaining accurate EHR records and MAR logs. Must have a California driver’s license and flexible overnight hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; one year experience in related field beneficial.
• Capable of learning and applying social rehabilitation principles; team orientation and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Stay awake during shift to supervise residents and respond to crises.
• Conduct intakes, assess suicidality, violence, and substance use risks.
• Provide informal counseling and guidance during overnight hours.
• Log and report concerns; document in staff logs and electronic health records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• Employee Type Regular Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Overnight (Awake) Counselor IC is responsible for providing overnight care and supervision for individuals experiencing mental health crises in a residential setting. This position involves maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for clients during overnight hours. The role includes direct client engagement, crisis intervention, medication assistance, documentation, and light administrative and housekeeping tasks. The Overnight (Awake) Counselor IC works onsite at assigned location(s).

WHO WE ARE

Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Working hours 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible positions.
• Clinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions.
• Loan repayment for eligible positions.
• Generous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees.
• Monthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• BBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision.
• Annual employee recognition and staff appreciation events.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• A fulfilling career while providing a family-centered focus and work-life balance.

COMPENSATION

$24.90 - $33.35 per hour. Eligible to receive a pay incentive for working at a licensed site. Nonexempt; 33 hours/week; Eligible for overtime. Compensation is based on education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High school diploma or GED. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and accept supervision. They should be capable of maintaining appropriate boundaries while engaging in close interpersonal relationships and be able to learn and apply principles of social rehabilitation. Additionally, the candidate should be responsible, flexible, empathetic, and skilled at relating to clients, staff, professionals, and community members.

Preferred: One (1) year of related experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Bachelor’s degree in related field. One year of experience in related field; Examples of acceptable experience include, but are not limited to, working with adults with psychiatric disabilities and/or substance use disorders using a social rehabilitation model; experience in residential or inpatient treatment programs; providing counseling or support services to this population; or working with other individuals with disabilities.

Drivers license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.

Valid California driver’s license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stay awake during shift hours to provide care and supervision of residents, responding appropriately to any crisis situations.
• Conduct intakes and interviews, assessing risks such as suicidality, violence, and substance abuse.
• Identify, assess, and respond to crisis situations. Set clear limits and ensure the safety of both residents and the facility.
• Provide informal, supportive counseling and guidance to residents during overnight hours by listening attentively, responding empathetically, and assisting with problem-solving to address any concerns or challenges that may arise.
• Conduct regular scheduled nightly rounds to ensure clients' well-being and safety in accordance with program best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Promptly log and report any concerns or incidents related to clients or program operations.
• Document interactions and relevant details accurately in staff logs and residents' electronic health records (EHR).
• Assist residents with self-administration of medications.
• Maintain and update a daily log of resident medication records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Update residents' Medication Administration Records (MAR) on a weekly basis, ensuring all medication information is current.
• Inventory residents’ medications and follow up on medication refills.
• Perform daily household duties and assist with resident meals when necessary.
• Perform administrative duties as necessary.
• Accurately scan, upload, and verify all admission and discharge-related client documents into the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring proper categorization, legibility, and completeness of files. Troubleshoot any scanning or system issues to maintain up-to-date and accurate electronic records.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, contributing to discussions on coworker communication, resident reviews, and agency matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.

This job description is intended to have an accurate reflection of the qualifications and job duties; current management reserves the right to revise the job at any given time when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous description for this position.

Interim, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Interim Inc. is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs, services or employment practices shall discrimination be permitted because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, citizen status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless hardship, direct threat to health or safety, or other job-related consideration exists. Individuals who feel that they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of membership in one of the protected classes should contact the following: Director of Human Resources, Interim, Inc., PO Box 3222, Monterey, CA 93942. [phone].