Residential Counselor

Created For Greater Health Systems

Residential Counselor

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    The Residential Counselor participates in the initial assessment, intervention, planning and re-evaluation of residents needs based on behaviors. Acts as case manager for assigned residents. Serves as a role model for residents on and off grounds for various activities. Instructs, assists, and monitors residents in accordance with rehabilitation plans. Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    · Create a supportive home environment for clients that are in drug recovery.

    · Provide sobriety support skills and treatment to clients in the residential program

    · Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.

    · Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.

    · Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities.

    · Transport residents to and from home, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.

    · Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance to company policy.

    · Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned.

    · Inspect housing units at least once per shift to ensure safety and home rule compliance

    · Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor.

    · Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.

    · Provide assistance in independent living skills

    · Monitor and document client medication

    · Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports

    · Engage in therapeutic interventions with residents within treatment parameters, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

    · Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    AA (preferably in Human Services) with at least 1-year experience or BA (preferably in Psychology or Human Services).

    · At least 2 years of experience working in addictions

    Schedule:

    12 hour shift

    8 hour shift

    Weekend availability

    Education:

    High school or equivalent (Required)

    Experience:

    Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

    residential counselor: 1 year (Required)

    Shift availability:

    Overnight Shift (Required)

    Night Shift (Required)

    Work Location: In person