Part-Time Addiction Counselor (Overnights)

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a medical center to fill an opening for a part-time Residential Counselor for a women’s only addiction treatment center. This will be 3 days a week (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday) for 12 hour overnight shifts 8pm-8am.

Pay for the position varies for experience/degrees:

• Non-degreed, $16-$17/hr.
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience: $18-$19/hr.
• 3-5 years of experience: $20-$21.73/hr.

POSITION SUMMARY: Work three days a week to facilitate a variety of activities of daily living (ADLs) needed for the people we serve to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. Additionally, this position facilitates group therapy, manages intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the people we serve, helps coordinate treatment, and advocates for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL JOB 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 the people we serve 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 regard to a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Document all significant 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.
• Required to attend scheduled team meetings.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Physical and TB required. (must be completed prior to hire, and maintained during employment)

EXPERIENCE: One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 20yrs. of age to apply.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and clinical skills:
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Attention to detail in regard to clinical information.
• Must have a clear understanding of personal boundaries and be confident and self-assured in a variety of situations.
• Have the ability to de-escalate tense situations and remain calm.
• Possess a high level of energy, with a positive and creative attitude.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.

Qualified applicants, please send resumes to denverjobs@lakeshoretalent.com 

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