Residential Counselor I/II - PRN Pool Staff
WellPower, Denver, CO, United States
Overview
WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.
Our Guiding Principles
Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.
Position Summary
Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living ADLs needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. You will also facilitate group therapy, manage intakes and discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Compensation & Benefits
RCI: 27.79/hr
RCII: 30.12/hr
Float: 2.00/hr
For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/
The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range; the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.
Job Duties & Functions
Provide supportive counseling for individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD.
Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.
Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living ADLs; teach hygiene, help make appointments, and show how to do household duties/chores such as cooking and cleaning.
As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being placed in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
Maintain household safety regarding a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.
Respond to consumer and building emergencies, and facilitate appropriate interventions. In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.
Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.
Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
Attend scheduled team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements. Shift work and/or weekend work is required. Certain programs may require a Class S driver's license.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or seeking Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification preferred.
RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
Experience
One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred.
Certifications
QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
CPR & First Aid
Work Location : This is a flexible opportunity to folks residing in the Greater Denver Metro area. Location varies.
Shift/Hours : Shifts vary based on need.
Physical Requirements : Requires sitting, standing, bending, lifting. Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks, climb stairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies. May require lifting 30 pounds.
This application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Learn more about WellPower
WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure rather than wage history. Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.
WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit:
https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice
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WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.
Our Guiding Principles
Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.
Position Summary
Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living ADLs needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. You will also facilitate group therapy, manage intakes and discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Compensation & Benefits
RCI: 27.79/hr
RCII: 30.12/hr
Float: 2.00/hr
For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/
The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range; the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.
Job Duties & Functions
Provide supportive counseling for individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD.
Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.
Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living ADLs; teach hygiene, help make appointments, and show how to do household duties/chores such as cooking and cleaning.
As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being placed in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
Maintain household safety regarding a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.
Respond to consumer and building emergencies, and facilitate appropriate interventions. In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.
Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.
Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
Attend scheduled team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements. Shift work and/or weekend work is required. Certain programs may require a Class S driver's license.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or seeking Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification preferred.
RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
Experience
One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred.
Certifications
QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
CPR & First Aid
Work Location : This is a flexible opportunity to folks residing in the Greater Denver Metro area. Location varies.
Shift/Hours : Shifts vary based on need.
Physical Requirements : Requires sitting, standing, bending, lifting. Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks, climb stairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies. May require lifting 30 pounds.
This application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Learn more about WellPower
WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure rather than wage history. Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.
WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit:
https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice
#J-18808-Ljbffr