What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at NEWPORT COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
WHO WE ARE…
Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.
For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA , Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.
Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.
Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.
WHAT WE OFFER…
- Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.
- Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
- Up to 11 Paid Holidays.
- Retirement program through Mutual of America.
- Additional supplemental insurance programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …
We are currently seeking a motivated, caring, and empathetic Residential Counselor to join our team. This position supports the 14 adults residing in our residential group home in Middletown.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Includes cooking, cleaning, laundry, and organizational activities.
- Assist clients with involvement in community connections and activities to expand social networks and community integration.
- Work with clients on their identified goals as outlined in their recovery plans.
- Work with families and identified supports that can be part of the client’s recovery plan.
- Conduct monthly resident groups that focus on health promotion and skill development in various life domains.
- Support and assist clients with problem solving around daily integration into the community such as transportation to appointments, grocery shopping and other scheduled events.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
- Caring and empathetic, with the desire to help others in need.
- Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation.
- 1 or more years of experience working in the human services field is preferred.
- High School Diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
APPLY NOW
Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:
Human Resources
Newport Mental Health
42 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Tel: 401-846-1213
Fax: 401-324-6251
Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
