Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- 6431

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JOB TITLE: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time 40 hours/wk

SCHDULED HOURS: Sunday & Monday- 12:00PM-10:00PM and Thursday & Friday 10:00PM-8:00AM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: NorthfieldEnfield CT

PC#: 1032

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: NORTHFIELD

Northfield is a 24/7 residential program for adults with serious mental illness. We teach life skills and build healthy habits through skill-based groups and individual interactions. Residential Counselors and our therapy cat Lucy work alongside our residents in their journey of understanding and accepting their illness and learning the skills necessary to live healthy independent lives. The care and support that we give our folks stays with them and their families long after they leave Northfield. If you want to make a lasting difference in someones life this is the place to start!

Lead with purpose and heart as the Program Director at Northfield where every day is a chance to inspire growth healing and lasting impact. Join a compassionate team including therapy cat Lucy dedicated to changing lives and restoring hope for adults living with serious mental illness.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

Position Highlights

• Provide Real Hope to our clients and their families
• Gain valuable experience in a group home setting
• Perfect entry level position into the behavioral health field!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR DMHAS TJC and DPH licensing standards.
• Establish rapport and working relationship utilizing person centered practices.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the daily events.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition and wellness meal preparation hygiene laundry banking and budgeting basic home care skills substance use education and recovery skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult Residential Medication policy and procedure.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.

• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings supervision training and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree required; a minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred.

Experience: Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience providing skills building teaching in group format preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid drivers license required.

Why Join CHR

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$18.27/hr minimum and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!