Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

This is an IN-PERSON position.
FT hours, weekend hours required.

This Mental Health Counselor (MHC) position is for night shifts (11p-730a) working alongside our therapists, dietary team and 24/7 nursing staff to provide support through their entire treatment experience. Mental health counselors support patients from admission through discharge.

Our ideal candidate is:

• has a calming and grounded energy to help our patients who may have a difficult time managing feelings throughout the day
• skilled in identifying and de-escalating emotional distress crises
• a self-starting and independent worker
• detail oriented
• experienced working in a residential setting and wants to work with a great staff to provide a secure and supportive recovery environment

Your regular work with our patients will include:

• Contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to support the client’s behavior, mood, and healing process
• Role-modeling appropriate and supportive behavior based on your training and experience
• Supporting our clients in their journey to a healthier and more productive life

The MHC team is available to our clients on a twenty-four-hour basis. The MHC is an important part of our patients’ support system, and as such, can make a powerful difference in each patient's life. Our MHC staff help to manage crisis situations such as food refusal, emotional breakdowns, and more. MHC’s are empowered to be creative in their approach as personal strengths, skills, and passions (e.g. yoga, art, hobbies…) may be integrated into our program.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform Q15 rounds, documenting patient activity and functioning in our EHR
• Practical milieu support
• Ascertaining whether patients have any special needs, communicating those needs to the nursing team and treatment team, and assisting in making sure the needs are met
• Contributing to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication, and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner
• Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the treatment team by providing day-to-day support
• Helping clients who may need additional support between sessions to utilize coping skills, grounding, and help to manage distressing emotions
• Sharing vital information on the client’s progress with the treatment team
• Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program-related activities
• Eating with patients during meal times to model positive dietary behaviors, if needed
• Maintaining an inviting environment by ensuring the house is tidy and clean at all times
• Completing all training, education, and staff enrichment activities; being familiar with the Philosophy, Mission, and Objectives of Bright Road Recovery.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and one year of experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field or
• Two or more years’ experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field
• Must complete all training, education, and staff enrichment activities
• Must possess a current Driver’s License in good standing

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must pass a criminal background check approved by the CA Dept. of Social Services. Must have a valid California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier. Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Language Skills

Ability to read, speak, write, and comprehend in English. Ability to effectively present information in English in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person