Residential Counselor Mental Health

Description

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible to provide residential supervision, assure the safety and protection of residents and assist and monitor residents in completing self-care activities; prompt and guide residents in activities of daily living including basic hygiene, dressing, grooming or meals; management of money; medication, transportation; and recreation

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

• Provide residential services listed in residential service plans of care including monitoring or assisting with meal preparation and serving; assisting and supporting residents’ personal hygiene and clothing practices; providing general housekeeping; conducting activities and providing opportunities for socialization and recreation within the facility and in community.
• Provide health-related services under nursing delegation and as provided for under State regulation and agency policy; prompting use of coping skills; assisting residents with community navigation and transportation arrangements; and with money management.
• Make accurate and complete notations in the resident record documenting significant information concerning the resident and summarizing progress made relevant to objectives and activities outlined in residential service plans.
• Follow Federal, State, local, and agency policies and regulations to prevent abuse, mistreatment, or exploitation of the residents, and to safeguard residents.
• Implement emergency procedures and disaster plan when needed. Conduct random emergency drills documenting resident capacity for evacuation and train residents in emergency procedures within 72 hours of admission.
• Conduct resident orientations consistent with Oregon Administrative Rules and agency procedures.
• Attend all meetings that occur on shift including: community meetings, staff meetings, treatment coordination meetings, and shift change meetings. Attend other meetings as required by Administrator.
• Engage with patients and encourage interactions around activities like cards, games and other appropriate interests.
• Participate in and/or coordinate patient activity in small residential improvement projects, such as organizational projects, decorating, cleaning and other similar tasks.
• Assist patient with self-administration of medications per established procedures, including accurately recording all medication activities in the medication record.
• Travel and provide transportation for patient appointments.  (This requirement may not be needed for night shift).
• Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents by assuring cleaning standards are met. Staff is responsible to reporting any facility and community needs to the administrator in writing by end of shift. Emergency facility needs are to be reported immediately to the Administrator following safety protocols.
• Communicate written information to staff in communication log during each shift and conduct shift change.
• Follow written crisis plans as needed to resolve the crisis or address other needs of the individual to assist in accessing crisis services.
• Follow Federal, State and agency confidentiality procedures.
• Report any and all medication errors timely; ensure exchange of medication responsibilities as outlined in agency procedures.
• Provide general housecleaning, recycling, garbage, shopping, and minor grounds care.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values: 

• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments. 
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve. 
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in related behavioral sciences OR a combination of at least 3 year’s related work, education, or training in mental health and/or addiction.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Use a strength-based and motivational approach in engaging and supporting residents in residential service plan objectives, championing recovery efforts.
• Ability to follow and understand basic medical terminology, nursing delegation, and have basic understanding of substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
• Able to participate and work collaboratively in team environment.
• Flexible and responsive to changing residential needs.
• Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with residents, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
• Ability to operate a computer, utilize basic MS Office programs, and effectively navigate and maintain residential records in an electronic medical records system.
• Ability to recognize, take preventative measures, de-escalate, and appropriately respond to individuals in crisis and crisis situations in the residential and treatment environments.
• Must have current driver’s license and be able to drive agency vehicle with patients while on daily appointments, able to drive multi-passenger van, and pass DMV background check. (This requirement may not be needed for night shift.)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within 90 days of hire.
• Crisis Prevention certification (such as CPI) within 90 days of hire.

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