Residential Counselor I PRN

Centerstone; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and holidays

AD&D and Long Term Disability

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a PRN Residential Worker for a 24/7 Adult Residential Services program. The role involves supervising residents, ensuring compliance with rules, and supporting psycho-educational activities. Shifts include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays with flexible scheduling.

Compensation starts at $15.50 per hour and may increase with relevant direct patient care experience. A valid driver’s license is required, and prior mental health treatment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health treatment is required.
• Experience with residential services is preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted state driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor residents’ compliance with program rules and behavioral expectations.
• Redirect residents on non-compliance and refer major incidents to Residential Coordinator.
• Supervise and document self-medication procedures and keep charts updated.
• Maintain locked file/closet while on duty and manage money from residents as needed in charts.
• Plan psycho-educational and recreational activities and provide van transportation for outings.
• Provide shift briefings and debriefings and write progress notes for each resident per shift.
• Conduct room inspections to monitor cleanliness and hygiene per residents’ needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!JOB DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY OF POSITIONProvides support, assistance, psycho-social education and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents.SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITYThis is a PRN (as-needed) position supporting a 24/7 residential program. One of the benefits of this role is the opportunity for schedule flexibility, making it a great fit for those seeking supplemental income or a work schedule that can adapt to other personal or professional commitments.Team members provide coverage based on operational needs and should have flexible availability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.Typical shifts may include:Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AMWeekends: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PMWeekends: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AMAdditional weekend coverage may include:Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AMSaturdays & Sundays: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMWhile this is a PRN position, it may be possible to establish a consistent schedule if program and patient needs allow, offering the potential for greater predictability while maintaining the flexibility of an as-needed role.COMPENSATIONCompensation begins at $15.50 per hour and may increase based on relevant direct patient care experience.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESSupervise and monitor residents’ compliance with Program rules and behavioral expectations. Re-direct residents on non-compliance with rules and expectations and refer major incidents of non-compliance to the Residential Coordinator.Supervise, educate on and monitor residents’ self-medication procedures and document in residents’ charts.Responsible for keeping file and closet locked while on duty.Review referral information as it is presented to help determine eligibility for admission and continued stay for Supported Housing and Crisis Respite where relevant Complete authorizations for stay as needed with each Managed Care CompanySupervise meal preparation and compliance of residents with dietary guidelines, providing education as needed.Receive and dispense residents’ funds from locked filing cabinet in office as needed and document all money received and given to residents in residents’ charts.Plan and supervise psycho-educational activities recreational activities during residents’ free time and provide van transportation on outings.Inform Residential Coordinator of all medical emergencies, crisis situations with residents or any disruptions in program operation.Receive briefing at beginning of shift from Residential Coordinator or other staff and provide briefing to other staff at end of shift.Document a progress note on each resident once per shift and at any time there is a significant incident.Attend all Program staff meetings and all scheduled staff development activities.Conduct room inspections as needed to monitor and educate on cleanliness of rooms, residents’ compliance with hygiene/grooming and household task completion.Each residential program within Adult Residential Services will provide a safe, comfortable supervised housing option for mental health consumers, and assist consumers in reaching and maintaining stabilization of symptoms, while encouraging consumers to assume increasing responsibility for their lives.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESEffectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.QUALIFICATIONSEducation LevelHigh school diploma requiredYears of ExperienceExperience with mental health treatment required. Experience with residential services preferreCertification/LicensureValid and unrestricted state driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience is requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding – 20%Sitting – 80%Squatting – OccasionalKneeling – OccasionalBending – OccasionalDriving – OccasionalLifting – OccasionalDISCLAIMERThe duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Time Type:Part timePay Range:$14.25-$20.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.