Residential Counselor I/II - Flex AON Wed/Sat/Sun 8pm-8am

WellPower - All Jobs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower seeks Residential Counselors in the Greater Denver Metro area to assist consumers with ADLs, participate in group therapy, and coordinate treatment within a multidisciplinary team.

You will support individuals toward recovery, maintain safety, and assist with documentation and intake/discharge tasks as assigned, including overnight shifts to ensure continuous coverage.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling for individuals to support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Coordinate clinical care with case management and services inside and outside MHCD.
• Assess consumers and provide appropriate interventions.
• Maintain household safety and assist with daily living activities and chores.
• Document significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
• Respond to consumer and building emergencies and coordinate with staff as needed.

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or seeking CNA/HHA Certification

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

Tools

QMAP

CPR & First Aid

Job description

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.

• Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary

Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living (ADLs)needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. Additionally, you willfacilitate group therapy, manage intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment forthe consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mentalillness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties & Functions

• Provide supportive counseling for 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 andoutside of MHCD.
• Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs) - teaching consumersabout hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such ascooking, 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 place in the house as new residents ormoving 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

EDUCATION

• RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or, seekingCertified 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.

EXPERIENCE

• One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred.

Certifications: (on-site training available)

• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
• CPR & First Aid

Work Location: T his is a flex opportunity open to folks residing in the Greater Denver Metro area. Location varies.

Shift/Hours: This is an awake overnight 8pm to 8am opportunity on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Physical Requirements: Requires sitting, standing, bending, lifting. Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks, climbstairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies. May require lifting 30 pounds.

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.