Counselor Full Time 2nd shift

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.15 - $25.12 Hourly

Paraprofessional Counselor

Union/ Non-Union: Union

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Paraprofessional Counselor is part of a multi-disciplinary team of staff who provide support, supervision and residential services to adults ages 18-59 who are diagnosed with chronic and persistent mental health disorders. The Paraprofessional Counselor’s responsibilities include monitoring and reporting clients’ behaviors and activities, monitoring and reporting any facility issues or security concerns, and providing support and supervision to ensure clients are engaging in treatment, complying with House Rules, and making progress toward their discharge goals to lower levels of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Maintains communication with team members throughout the shift to ensure that all tasks are covered, and offers assistance where needed.

Responds to incoming calls on evenings and weekends.

Conducts random security checks of premises and buildings at least hourly throughout shift.

hourly, Q30 minutes, 1:1), adheres to protocols regarding monitoring of clients, and accurately completes all rounds documentation.

Reports safety hazards and maintenance and housekeeping needs to the Residential Manager.

Observes and records clients’ behavior and activities throughout the facility. Documents these observations via the shift summary and reports them during shift exchange.

Participates in shift exchange, when on shift.

Immediately reports any unusual or concerning behaviors or activities to their supervisor, or designated supervisor.

Prompts clients to complete their activities of daily living (ADLs) including attending to their hygiene/grooming, laundering their clothing, and changing their linen on a regular basis.

Monitors and supports clients to take prescribed psychotropic medications, also ensures that emergency medications are accurately recorded when taken by resident.

Participates and assists in the investigation of any events that require submission of regulatory agency reports (e.g., Responds appropriately to emergency or problematic situations (e.g., enacts on-call notification procedure or notifies immediate supervisor, staff, administration, police, fire department, ambulance, and paramedics as appropriate.

Collaborates with team to encourage clients to engage in treatment, to comply with House Rules, and to establish goals for discharge.

Participates in Paraprofessional Counselor meetings, in-service trainings, and other meetings as scheduled.

Assists the treatment team in arranging emergency transportation for psychiatric and medical emergencies.

Participates in all required trainings, including trainings on use of equipment (e.g., High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related area

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year experience, preferred but not required, in mental health, social services, customer service, or other rehabilitative/recreational/educational role

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Proven ability to work with adult clients.

Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet computer programs.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries, abide by policies and procedures, and reinforce compliance with facility House Rules and treatment expectations.

Training needs to be completed within 30 days from the date of hire on a designated date provided by onboarding. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.