Residential Counselor I/II - Monroe House Thurs/Fri/Sat AON 8pm-8am

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Denver, COOn-siteFull time
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$28 to $33
an hour
Location
Denver, CO
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Nov 10
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Mental Health Care · 501 to 1,000 employees

WellPower is the national leader in redefining the way mental health is addressed in our community. As a private, not-for-profit community mental health center, we strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment that helps people flourish.

Our work focuses on the strengths and well-being of the people we serve. Last year, we provided treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services to more than 70,000 children, families and adults in Denver.

WellPower has been recognized as one of the Denver Post’s Top Workplaces for the past ten years. We believe everyone wants to be great, and we provide a place where people can do what they do best every day.

Our Mission: Enriching Lives and Minds by Focusing on Strengths and Well Being

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What you'll do

  • Residential counselors facilitate daily living activities, group therapy, and clinical care coordination for individuals with severe mental illness.
  • They are responsible for maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment and documenting all consumer interactions and clinical progress.

What you need

  • Candidates must hold or be pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
  • One year of mental health experience is preferred, along with QMAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
  • Education: a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate

Key skills

Mental health supportCrisis interventionGroup therapy facilitationActivities of daily living supportMedication monitoringClinical documentationTrauma-informed careCase management coordinationIntake and discharge processingEmergency responsePatient advocacyBehavioral health care

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Perks

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

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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. Additionally, you will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes/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 AON - $3.00/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 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) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning, etc. As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care. Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being place in the house as new residents or moving out of the house. Maintain household safety in regards to 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. Required to 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. Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing. 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 Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (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. Must be 21yrs. of age to apply. Certifications: QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) CPR & First Aid Work Location: 1425 Monroe St, Denver CO Shift/Hours: Awake Overnight, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm - 8am. 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 50 pounds. Applications 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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