Overnight Residential Counselor II – Recovery & Care

WellPower; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower is seeking a Residential Counselor I/II for Monroe House to support residents overnight (Thu/Fri/Sat 8pm-8am). You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor medications, and help coordinate treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading group sessions, conducting intakes and discharges, documenting progress, responding to emergencies, and advocating for individuals with severe mental illness in a trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or, seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification preferred.
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• One year of mental health experience or related field preferred. Must be 21yrs. of age to apply.
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
• CPR & First Aid
• Shift/Hours: Awake Overnight, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm - 8am.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD.
• Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
• Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being placed in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
• Maintain household safety in regards to a variety of household chores and activities.
• Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
• Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.
• Respond to consumer and building emergencies, and facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Attend scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ADL support

Group therapy facilitation

Safety monitoring

Documentation

Education

RC I education track (pursuing Bachelor’s in social work or related)

RC II: Bachelor's in social work, psychology, or related field

Tools

QMAP

CPR & First Aid

Job description

WellPower is seeking a Residential Counselor I/II for Monroe House to support residents overnight (Thu/Fri/Sat 8pm-8am). You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor medications, and help coordinate treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading group sessions, conducting intakes and discharges, documenting progress, responding to emergencies, and advocating for individuals with severe mental illness in a trauma-informed environment.