Residential Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

We're interviewing now at our Novato, CA facility! Looking for a client-focused Residential Counselor, who has knowledge of mental health and substance abuse clientele!

We are seeking to fill a Part-Time Residential Counselor position. 

General Summary:

The Residential Counselor fulfills the assigned role as part of the treatment team – to maintain the wellbeing of clients and the integrity of the program. Additionally, the Residential Counselor provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.

 

Responsibilities:

· Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with clients and staff

· Supervise U/A testing, reporting and documentation

· Supports clients emotionally and environmentally for comfort and safety

· Facilitate outings, and educational sessions

· Transport clients to meetings and appointments

· Conduct contraband searches and random room searches

· Listens, documents, and reports client behavior

· Maintains confidentiality of clients at all time

· Provides encouragement, guidance and support to clients and family members

· Completes required intake paperwork

· Provides crisis intervention and encourages a healthy residential and working environment

· Communicates and collaborates with co-workers, clinical staff, and administration in order to deliver the best quality care possible.

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

· CPR & First Aid certification

· Current RADT registration or equivalent

· Valid California Driver's License

· Must be able to pass Background Check

· Negative TB Test

· Must understand therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, professional ethics, fundamentals of addiction, and mental health disabilities and treatment

· Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed

Equal Opportunity Employer