Residential Counselor

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor who is empathetic and professional. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of severe and persistent mental illnesses and addictions issues. They must collaborate well with an interdisciplinary team and have a clean driving record. Bachelors degree in a human service field required.

$1,000 Sign On Bonus Available! *Not eligible for PRN candidates, internal employees, and re-hired employees within 90 days from separation.

Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on first paycheck, 50% on paycheck following 6-month anniversary.

Shift.  This position is Fully In-person/Onsite working Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $18.50 - $26.78 per hour

Shift Differential Pay. 

• Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $1.25/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $1.75/hour
• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $1.00/hour

About the team.

Thomas House serves members of the local community and U.S. military veterans referred by the Rocky Mountain Veterans Administration. We assist individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness stabilize after an in-patient hospitalization. Crisis counseling, general independence instruction, sobriety maintenance, and disbursement of medications are key responsibilities. Additionally, a working knowledge of electronic documentation procedures is necessary and candidate must be proficient in professional communication with interdisciplinary teams. This open position in M-F 1p-9p.

About the role.

The Residential Counselor will provide residential management tasks such as observation of client behavior and progress towards treatment goals. Meet with clients for one-on-one support as needed and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. This role's responsibilities include crisis counseling, running educational groups, medication management, thorough documentation, and professional interaction with multidisciplinary treatment teams. They should embrace the opportunity to collaborate within a very diverse team of colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Observe client behaviors and assess degree of improvement and/or deterioration in targeted problems and behaviors.
• Share information regarding significant observations in client behaviors, affect or thought process with residential staff at shift change, with clinicians, psychiatrist, and residential supervisor.
• Participate in implementation of individual treatment plans, including medication monitoring, UAs as ordered, and/or teaching of activities of daily living when appropriate.
• Participate in emergency procedures and/or crisis intervention, as needed, contacting the appropriate resource for assistance and/or to determine a plan of action within required time frames.
• Maintain consistency with clients to ensure appropriate milieu management.
• May perform case management services, including linkage and monitoring.
• May facilitate psychoeducational groups within residential services.
• Participate in team conferences, client evaluation meetings and staff in-service training.
• Chart on individual progress notes efficiently and regularly, all pertinent and meaningful observations and information.
• Follow residential services policies and procedures regarding admissions, discharges, and client care.
• Report maintenance needs of facility to residential supervisor to ensure safe environment for clients.
• Maintain a balanced menu and performs grocery shopping duties, as needed, to ensure a regular food supply.
• Complete periodic cleaning, as required, to maintain facility.
• Transport clients to appointments or other activities, when necessary.
• Residential Relief Counselor performs essential functions as outlined above on a relief/on-call basis.
• Staff member will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in human services field
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Must have QMAP or be willing to obtain within first 30 days

Required Vaccinations and TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for either COVID 19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

Diversity Statement.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.