Residential Counselor II - PRN

Centerstone; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a part-time support staff member for Adult Residential Services. The role involves supervising residents, assisting with medication procedures, and planning educational activities. A high school diploma and two years of mental health experience are required.

Candidates should possess effective communication skills and be able to document resident progress. The successful hire will help maintain a positive living environment for clients with mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience with mental health treatment required.
• Valid and unrestricted state driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of residential services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor residents’ compliance with program rules.
• Educate residents on self-medication procedures.
• Plan and supervise psycho-educational activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervision

Psycho-educational activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medical documentation

Residential services experience

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 POSITION

Provides support, assistance, psycho-social education and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise 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 Company
• Supervise 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 & Abilities

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

Qualifications

Education Level

High school diploma or GED required

Years Of Experience

Two years' experience with mental health treatment required

Experience With Residential Services Preferred

Certification/Licensure

Valid and unrestricted state driver’s license required

Physical Requirements

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The 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 time

Pay Range

$14.25--$20.00

Benefits

Delivering 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 coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone 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.