What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Counselor - Brooklyn, NY (Rochester Ave.) position at Concern Housing?
Concern Housing is seeking a Medication Counselor to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of client medications and assisting CR/ SRO staff in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well as assisting in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the clients.
Position: Medication Counselor
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Rochester Ave.)
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 4pm - 12am
Salary: $45,000
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
- Supervises medication and completes medication counts with evening and overnight staff as needed (daily for
controlled substance, weekly for all other medications). Reports discrepancies immediately to supervisor; completes all
corresponding documentation
- Provides wellness self management education to residents to assist with independence in self medication management.
- Provides direct care services to clients.
- Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients progress.
- Monitors the site, coordinates and participates in house activities such as preparation of meals, chore activities,
recreational activities, safety checks etc.
- Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned.
- Performs unit inspections, assists residents with upkeep and cleanliness of individual units
- Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
- Other duties, as assigned by Program Director/ Supervisor.
- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Requirements: Bachelors degree or 2 years experience in a Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other mental health discipline.
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Keywords: counselor, social work, human services, pharmacy tech, psychology, aide, mental
Salary : $45,000
