Residential Counselor – Crisis Support (Evenings/Weekends)

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services seeks an Assistant Counselor for the Via Avanta residential program in Pacoima, CA. This on-site role supports counseling staff, engages clients, and helps deliver crisis intervention and recovery services in a 24/7 setting.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, facilitate activities, monitor safety, and help implement treatment plans while maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associates Degree in Human Services or related field; a minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
• AOD registration is required; willing to complete within 30 days of employment and maintain active status.
• First Aid, CPR certification required; willing to obtain within 30 days and maintain active certifications.
• Knowledge of HIPAA policies and documentation guidelines, licensing, and other regulations relating to residential psychiatric programs.
• Knowledge of residential mental health programming, psychiatric crisis intervention, documentation, group counseling, multicultural and socio-economic issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and clinical databases.

Responsibilities

• Assists with client related residential services, responding to emergencies, maintaining safety and security of clients in the facility.
• Facilitates client activity groups for adults residing in Via Avanta programs.
• Assesses and monitors client daily activity schedule and prepares reports for the Program Director and staff.
• Provides crisis intervention and facilitates conflict resolution among program participants as needed.
• Participates in providing 24-hour coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintains accurate documentation of client medication and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Conducts intake screenings and files client charts for the adult residential program.
• Assists with scheduling client transportation to appointments with other support services.
• Conducts routine walk-throughs of program facility and prepares safety status reports.
• Develops counseling skills through seminars and training related to substance use prevention.
• Attends program and Agency staff meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group counseling

Advocacy

Microsoft Office

Clinical databases

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Clinical databases

Job description

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services seeks an Assistant Counselor for the Via Avanta residential program in Pacoima, CA. This on-site role supports counseling staff, engages clients, and helps deliver crisis intervention and recovery services in a 24/7 setting.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, facilitate activities, monitor safety, and help implement treatment plans while maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.