Residential Counselor - 1st Shift
Make a meaningful impact by supporting adults with mental health and substance use challenges on their path to recovery, independence, and community inclusion in a collaborative, multidisciplinary residential treatment program.
Schedule: 1st Shift, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Tuesday-Saturday
Summary Job Description:
The Residential Counselor provides supportive services directly to participants of WestBridge’s residential program. The program provides treatment to individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders in order to maximize their recovery. Staff work to ensure consumer-directed goal setting, assist the individual served to gain hope and a sense of empowerment, and provide assistance in helping the individuals served become respected and valued members of their family and community. Residential Counselor's are assessed for their scope of practice based on experience, education and observation of skill. All Residential Counselors are supervised by a multidisciplinary team of licensed clinical staff.
Primary Duties:
- Participation in intake, evaluation, assessment, side by side support, co-facilitation of psycho education groups, co-facilitation of family education and support and case management for individuals and their families. This is done under direct clinical supervision and based on their scope of practice as identified by WestBridge.
- Provide support to participants in completing daily tasks as identified in each participant’s Personal Achievement Agenda (treatment plan).
- Occasionally participates in new participant outreach visits (“meet and greet”). Travel may be required.
- Provides clinical updates to families and with other collateral contacts.
- Attend self-help meetings and other recovery-oriented community activities with participants.
- Within scope of practice, provides ongoing assessment of participants for changes in mental status or symptoms associated with mental health and substance use disorders. Collaborates with team to provide supportive interventions as needed. Documents services provided in an appropriate manner using company-approved forms and systems.
- Attends Individual and Group Supervision.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related program or associate's degree and experience working in a residential treatment center or program that treats individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Skill in client assessment, including the use and withdrawal from substances, change in psychiatric status, physical health and safety.
- Knowledge and experience in the treatment of mental illness and substance-use populations.
- Knowledge and skill in maintaining care that is trauma-informed and recovery-oriented.
- Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing confidentiality.
- Skill in working and communicating with others.
- Demonstrates a high standard of professional conduct and ethical behavior that will enhance the quality of care and encourage positive interactions among staff
- Valid drivers’ license and appropriate vehicle insurance.
- You are occasionally required to walk distances up to 2 miles and participate in wellness activities alongside Participants
Our Excellent Benefits Include:
- Generous paid time-off which includes 3 weeks of vacation per year to start plus 5 sick days, 11 holidays, 1 personal day, and 1 volunteer day (pro-rated based on start date).
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
- Ameritas dental insurance
- Delta vision insurance
- For anyone eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account, Westbridge will contribute $116.67 per month for single coverage and $233.34 per month for family coverage.
- Basic Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability 100% covered by Westbridge.
- $50,000 of basic Life Insurance 100% covered by Westbridge.
- An annual Staff Development fund in which Westbridge will pay up to $1,000 towards job-related continuing education costs, training programs, and professional conferences.
- One professional membership and one professional licensure per year paid fully by Westbridge.
- A Wellness Reimbursement of up to $200 your first year of employment for qualified personal wellness initiatives, including gym memberships, healthy meal kit delivery services, and more!
- Empower 401(k) available for employee contribution immediately upon hire plus a 50% employer match after one year of service, toward up to 10% of the employee contribution.
WestBridge does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
