RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR-WV

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New Hope (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company dedicated to changing lives is seeking a Mental Health Technician in a therapeutic residential setting. The role involves supervising children and adolescents with mental health conditions, ensuring their safety, and providing therapeutic support. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people in crisis, fostering their growth and success through relational behavioral care. Join a passionate team committed to excellence and growth, where your contributions will help shape positive outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage children with mental health conditions.
• Document resident behavior and interventions daily.
• Coordinate therapeutic activities and oversee residents' tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behavior Management Techniques

Decisiveness

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 14J02 - New Hope West Virginia - Milton, WV

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Any

Description

About Us: New Hope Treatment Centers is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to changing lives through the healing power of relationships. Since 1987, we've provided a welcoming environment for young people in crisis, focusing on relational behavioral care to foster success stories. We are committed to excellence and growth, and we are seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician to join our team in Milton, WV.

Job Description: Residential Counselor

This position involves supervising and managing children and adolescents with various mental health conditions within a therapeutic residential setting.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure the safety of residents by adhering to medical and safety policies approved by New Hope WV1 Inc.
2. Provide therapeutic supervision during treatment activities.
3. Report any disruptive or concerning behavior to the Program Supervisor immediately.
4. Assist in orienting new residents and ongoing education about program rules and expectations.
5. Manage aggressive residents using approved de-escalation and behavior management techniques, including physical restraint if necessary.
6. Coordinate therapeutic activities and oversee residents' completion of hygiene, chores, journaling, homework, or other assignments.
7. Document resident behavior and interventions daily in the health record, following approved formats.
8. Maintain constant supervision of residents through rounds and counts.
9. Participate actively in a multidisciplinary treatment team.
10. Attend all required meetings and training sessions, maintaining necessary hours.
11. Monitor and supervise behavioral interventions as outlined in individual treatment plans.
12. Provide timely documentation of interventions related to treatment goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Perform duties such as meal preparation, medication administration, and temperature documentation.
2. Assist with transportation of residents using facility vehicles.
3. Serve as primary advocate for up to three residents, reporting progress to the treatment team.
4. Work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Essential Characteristics:

• Decisiveness and credibility.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of child and adolescent developmental issues.
• Knowledge of residents' rights.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma is mandatory.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.