Residential Counselor: Recovery & Group Therapy Advocate

Mental Health Center of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in the Greater Denver area is seeking Residential Counselors to support adults with mental illness through ADLs, group therapy, and coordinated treatment. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a house setting, conducting intakes/discharges and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include counseling, documentation, and advocacy for community integration, with shift work and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• RC I: pursuing bachelor's degree or CNA/HHA certification preferred.
• RC II: bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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 and outside of MHCD.
• Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
• Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being placed in the house as new residents or moving out.
• 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.
• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Required to attend scheduled team meetings.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Education

RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or CNA/HHA certification preferred

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

Job description

WellPower in the Greater Denver area is seeking Residential Counselors to support adults with mental illness through ADLs, group therapy, and coordinated treatment. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a house setting, conducting intakes/discharges and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include counseling, documentation, and advocacy for community integration, with shift work and weekend rotation.