Residential Counselor I/II - Sunday AON 8pm-8am - BHSC

WellPower; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and retirement matching

Education reimbursement up to $4000/yr

LCSW/LPC/LMFT supervision support

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

WellPower in Denver seeks Residential Counselors to provide direct support, supervise ADLs, and coordinate care for individuals with mental illness within a 24/7 crisis facility. The role involves group therapy facilitation, intake/discharge tasks, and safety management in a multi-disciplinary team.

Education requires enrollment in a Bachelor's program (RC I) or a Bachelor's Degree (RC II). Certifications include QMAP, CPR, First Aid; physical required prior to hire.

Qualifications

• RC I: Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person); CPR & First Aid; Physical required before hire and maintained during employment.
• One year of mental health experience or related field preferred; must be 20 years of age to apply.
• Must meet Chapter 7 Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements; shift/weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to offer support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Coordinate clinical care with case management and other services inside and outside WellPower.
• Assess consumers and provide appropriate interventions.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support in appointments and household duties.

Education

RC I: Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in social work, psychology, human services, or related field

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

Job description

WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

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.

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Solutions Center is a 24/7 crisis facility serving those in the community that come into contact with first responders. Residential Counselors provide direct support 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 will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Location: 2929 W 10th Ave

Pay Range & Benefits:

RC I --$26.72/hour (Degree seeking, no Bachelors)

RC II – $28.96/hour (Bachelor degree or higher)

Language Differential - $1/hr - $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency

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.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• - 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 WellPower.
• - 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 place in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
• - Maintain household safety regarding 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.
• - Required to attend scheduled team meetings.
• - Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• - Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education:

• RC I: Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.

Certifications:

QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)

CPR & First Aid

Physical required(must be completed prior to hire, and maintained during employment)

Experience:

One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 20 yrs. of age to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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.

Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

• - Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.
• - Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• - Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly named a Top Workplace by The Denver Post for 11 consecutive years.
• - Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.
• - Competitive Pay: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
• - Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• - Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!
• - 501(c) Non-Profit Organization: Qualifying non-profit for PSLF program.
• - Education Reimbursement: Up to $4000 in tuition reimbursement yearly for active students.

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment.