Residential Counselor PRN

Centerstone

  • Tennessee Ridge, TN
  • $15.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 16 days ago
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!JOB DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY OF POSITIONProvides support, assistance, psycho-social education and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents.This is a PRN (as-needed) position with flexible scheduling.
Shifts may vary and can include evenings and weekends, offering a great opportunity to pick up hours that fit your lifestyle.Starting pay: $15.50 per hour.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervise and monitor residents’ compliance with Program rules and behavioral expectations. Re-direct residents on non-compliance with rules and expectations and refer major incidents of non-compliance to the Residential Coordinator.
  • Supervise, educate on and monitor residents’ self-medication procedures and document in residents’ charts.
  • Responsible for keeping file and closet locked while on duty.
  • Review referral information as it is presented to help determine eligibility for admission and continued stay for Supported Housing and Crisis Respite where relevant Complete authorizations for stay as needed with each Managed Care Company
  • Supervise meal preparation and compliance of residents with dietary guidelines, providing education as needed.
  • Receive and dispense residents’ funds from locked filing cabinet in office as needed and document all money received and given to residents in residents’ charts.
  • Plan and supervise psycho-educational activities recreational activities during residents’ free time and provide van transportation on outings.
  • Inform Residential Coordinator of all medical emergencies, crisis situations with residents or any disruptions in program operation.
  • Receive briefing at beginning of shift from Residential Coordinator or other staff and provide briefing to other staff at end of shift.
  • Document a progress note on each resident once per shift and at any time there is a significant incident.
  • Attend all Program staff meetings and all scheduled staff development activities.
  • Conduct room inspections as needed to monitor and educate on cleanliness of rooms, residents’ compliance with hygiene/grooming and household task completion.
  • Each residential program within Adult Residential Services will provide a safe, comfortable supervised housing option for mental health consumers, and assist consumers in reaching and maintaining stabilization of symptoms, while encouraging consumers to assume increasing responsibility for their lives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation LevelHigh school diploma requiredYears of ExperienceExperience with mental health treatment requiredExperience with residential services preferredCertification/LicensureValid and unrestricted state driver’s license requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding – 20%Sitting – 80%Squatting – OccasionalKneeling – OccasionalBending – OccasionalDriving – OccasionalLifting – OccasionalDISCLAIMERThe duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Time Type: Part timePay Range: $14.25--$20.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

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