Recovery-Focused Residential Counselor & Group Therapy Leader

Mental Health Center of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in Denver is seeking Residential Counselors to support residents with daily living skills, coordinate care, and facilitate group therapy in Monaco House and Park Place. You will perform intake and discharge tasks, document clinical interactions, monitor safety, and advocate for recovery in a trauma-informed setting.

Shift work and weekend hours are required; CPR & First Aid and QMAP certifications are on-site trainings and RN/CNA/HHA pathways may apply.

Qualifications

• RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; CNA/HHA Certification preferred.
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 21yrs. of age to apply.
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
• CPR & First Aid

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) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning, etc.
• 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, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• 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. In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.
• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Required to attend scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements. Shift work and/or weekend work is required. Certain programs may require a Class "S" driver's license.

Skills

ADL support

Group therapy facilitation

Clinical documentation

Emergency response

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Education

RC I: pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; CNA/HHA certification preferred

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

QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)

CPR & First Aid

Job description

WellPower in Denver is seeking Residential Counselors to support residents with daily living skills, coordinate care, and facilitate group therapy in Monaco House and Park Place. You will perform intake and discharge tasks, document clinical interactions, monitor safety, and advocate for recovery in a trauma-informed setting.

Shift work and weekend hours are required; CPR & First Aid and QMAP certifications are on-site trainings and RN/CNA/HHA pathways may apply.