Sr. Residential Counselor, Youth Recovery

Job Details

Description

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Senior Residential Counselor is responsible for maintaining milieu structure and ensuring that staff follow program rules and procedures of the Youth Residential Recovery (YRR) program. Responsible for direct supervision of clients, (ages 13-18.5), and providing guidance and training for milieu staff. Responsible for the approval of all admissions and discharges. Responsible for ensuring that the treatment schedule is followed by program staff and that variety of client needs are met through delegation and crisis management. This is an overnight position, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology, counseling, human services, or social work) and at least one year of documented work experience in behavioral health, preferably in substance abuse treatment. Applicant must already be working towards addiction certification and/or be able to obtain CAT or CAS within six (6) months of hire. Applicants with pre-existing addiction certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred as this is a leadership role.
• An ideal candidate for this position is someone that works well in high-pressure and fast-paced environments, is detail oriented and organized, has strong communication skills, is collaborative with a solutions-oriented mindset, and is able to effectively delegate responsibilities to others to fulfill the needs of the program.
• Hold existing QMAP Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire (provided internally).
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire (provided internally).
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets agency requirements.
  
  

Essential Duties

• Monitor and oversee staff and client activities on assigned shift by providing milieu management, guidance, safety, stability, and direction to clients in early recovery from a trauma-informed lens.
• Assists Program Coordinator with training new Residential Counselors. Takes lead with planning, assigning, and directing day-to-day work.
• Maintains acceptable attendance and punctuality and is consistently at work on time.
• Interacts with client population to provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction including de-escalating potentially dangerous situations.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation at all times, including but not limited to admissions, shift notes, Per Diem notes, discharges, inventories and screening of clients’ personal belongings, individual and group sessions, Medication Occurrences (MOR), and Adverse Incident Reports (AIR).
• Monitors Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Administers medications to clients per QMAP standards.
• Assist in conducting Random Urine Drug Testing.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducation groups.
• Assists team in the coordination of treatment referrals for clients motivated to seek on-going treatment following discharge.
• Works with Program Coordinator to coordinate coverage for unscheduled absences and PAL time.
• Completes daily shift reports and related documentation.
• Monitors staff adherence to cash and property handling procedures.
• May be assigned to review and co-sign clinical documentation CAS (CAS or LAC staff only).
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to make decisions regarding client appropriateness for admission, discharge, or transfer to a higher or lower level of care as well as ensuring client safety, as needed.
• Coordinates mealtimes with kitchen staff and daily community meetings with youth and staff.
• May assist in the transportation of clients. Individuals may be exposed to adverse weather conditions while loading and unloading passengers.
• Effectively responds to the client’s needs and problems, initiates, and maintains positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, email, and other requests.
• Adheres to all Jefferson Center Policies and Procedures, as well as Volume 7 Children’s Code.
  
  

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Grade 12 – $57,200 to $61,360* ($27.50/hr - $29.50/hr)

Additional Salary Information*:

• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
  
  

Youth Residential Recovery Bonus*

$1,500 1 month anniversary

$1,500 6 month anniversary

$2,000 1 year anniversary

($5,000 Total)

Application Deadline: 4/12/2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.