Residential Counselor for Forensic FACT Program

Centurion Health; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Much more...

Job summary

MHM Services, a Centurion company, delivers mental health services to the California Department of State Hospitals-Forensic ACT program. The Residential Counselor provides community-based services and monitoring for FACT clients, including judicially committed individuals and mentally disordered offenders.

Under the FACT Program Director, duties include facilitating skills-based groups, delivering psychoeducation, and assisting clients with access to community resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of mental health experience preferred.
• Community-based mental health experience preferred.
• Background investigation required.
• Active CPR certification preferred.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Proof of auto insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts structured skills-based groups for coping skills, time management, and self‑regulation.
• Provides psychoeducation for clients who are incompetent to stand trial individually or in groups.
• Help clients connect to community services (Medicare, insurance, volunteering, school, etc.).
• Addresses social skills (communication, conflict resolution, daily living, job skills).
• Supports client documentation and medication management; monitors client progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group facilitation

Psychoeducation

Case management

Communication skills

Time management

Budgeting

Conflict resolution

Job skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MHM Services, a Centurion company, delivers mental health services to the California Department of State Hospitals-Forensic ACT program. The Residential Counselor provides community-based services and monitoring for FACT clients, including judicially committed individuals and mentally disordered offenders.

Under the FACT Program Director, duties include facilitating skills-based groups, delivering psychoeducation, and assisting clients with access to community resources.