Residential Counselor, Crisis Stabilization - 32 hours, Nights

Hahhh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor for their Crisis Stabilization unit. This role involves providing essential support to clients, ensuring their safety, and fostering a therapeutic environment. As a key member of the team, you will engage in meaningful interactions that promote recovery and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for helping others. Join a dynamic organization that values respect and collaboration, and be part of a community that strives to make a positive impact every day.

Benefits

Signing bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED required for Residential Counselor I.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for Residential Counselor II.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Person-centered communication

Effective communication

Observation and documentation

Community living skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Associates degree

Job description

Residential Counselor, Crisis Stabilization - 32 hours, Nights

Job Details

Location: Leominster, MA

Type: On-site (100% Onsite)

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: R25103864

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Scheduled Hours: 11p-7:30a

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 32

Cost Center: 71000 - 0820 CCS North County

Union: SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.
2. Demonstrates person-centered strength-based communication and relationship with persons.
3. Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.
4. Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.
5. Serves as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed.
6. Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.
7. Implements treatment plans; interventions and properly documents using progress/service notes.
8. Assists with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately, as required.
9. Searches clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.
10. Works with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADL’s) which may include personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and other interventions as necessary.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Grade C02: Residential Counselor I: Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet required.
2. Grade C04: Residential Counselor II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services.
3. Driving Requirements:
1. For Faith House, Beryl's House, and Orchard Street: Current valid US-Issued driver's license;
2. For Adult Community Clinical Svcs (ACCS) Div: All programs require a current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle].
3. For MYR (Motivating Youth Recovery), Detox, TSS (Transitional Support Services), CSS (Clinical Stabilization Service), CSU (Crisis Stabilization Units), and ATS (Acute Treatment Services): Driving is not a requirement.
4. Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
5. MYR, Beryl’s House, Faith House, Orchard Street: Must be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check)

Preferred:

1. Associates degree.
2. If working in a Substance Use Program, certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the substance abuse field.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Demonstrates person-centered strength-based communication and relationship with persons.
2. Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.
3. Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.
4. Awake Overnight Residential Counselors: Must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our staff and co-workers.

Preferred:

1. Previous human services experience.
2. If working in a Substance Use Program, understanding of addiction and recovery.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

About Us

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms, fast, accurate answers, and an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.