Job Information
Wellpath Rehabilitation Counselor in Alpine, California
Compensation Range
$21.3 - $25 / hour
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
How you make a difference
The Regional Counselor is responsible for providing daily services and direct care to clients residing in the facility, working closely with clients in a team-based environment. They ensure that treatment plans and program structure are implemented by team members on the units, from admission to discharge. The Rehabilitation Counselor possesses strong crisis de-escalation skills, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in all competencies required of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist positions, with a particular emphasis on crisis intervention and providing guidance for staff in their interactions with challenging clients. They work closely with clinical staff, Program Director, and other departments to ensure the overall well-being and care of the clients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct support and interventions to clients to promote social skills, independent living, and coping skills, while reducing symptoms and behaviors associated with mental health disability.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of client symptoms, behaviors, and interventions in accordance with facility policies, including communication with physicians and other team members as necessary.
Assist with crisis de-escalation, safety measures, and prevention of incidents, while actively supporting clients in achieving program goals and community reintegration.
Collaborate with Nurses, Nurse Leads, and Program Leads in evaluating client functioning, preparing for out-of-facility passes, and addressing program compliance and behavioral issues.
Focus on providing preventative measures, positive reinforcement, and support to clients, while minimizing the use of seclusions and restraints, and resolving client complaints at appropriate levels.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, or related filed.
Successful candidates may be given credit for additional experience in lieu of an education. This exchange is assessed on an individual basis and may be achieved through additional, demonstrated experience in the fields of counseling, psychology, nursing, social work or closely-related fields or positions at the sole discretion of the hiring manager and/or the Human Resource Department
Experience
Minimum of (2) two years’ experience working in an acute, long-term and or residential mental health setting. Population experience must include those experiencing psychosis or severe mood dysregulation.
Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing unlicensed program services as validated through advancement/testing procedures.
Licenses/Certifications
Current CPR/BLS certification (required)
Possession of a valid driver’s license as the position may require driving company vehicles. (Preferred)
CPI Certification (provided by the facility within first 90 days of employment). Interest in Crisis Intervention Training Certification and ongoing education preferred (CPI facilitator certification)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
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Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 months ago (3/15/2024 6:28 PM)
Requisition 24-156973
Location CA, Alpine
Facility CA Alpine Special Trtmt
Type Full-Time
Shift Evening 8 hour
Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Mychale Carter
Recruiter : Email MyCarter@recoverysolutions.us