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