Residential Counselor - Mental Health

JOB SUMMARY:

The Residential Counselor - Mental Health, provides therapeutic residential support to adult clients with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Provides support to clients in daily living skills and personal care needs

+ Provides direct supervision in a group home setting

+ Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients

+ Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning

+ Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities

+ Provides support and assistance to clients in obtaining additional needed services

+ Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation

+ Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients’ m...