Part-Time Front Desk Counselor (Sat-Sun; 9am-5pm)

Overview

Provide counseling, safety monitoring, and crisis response on weekends at a residential facility.

Key Responsibilities

• incident reporting
• medication management
• case documentation
• surveillance monitoring
• de‑escalation
• visitor log

Tasks

-Report crises, untoward incidents, and emergencies immediately to the clinical staff on call and document such events in the program log, incident reports, and on appropriate forms in a timely manner. -Order, supervise, and count medication in accordance with Licensed Housing Medication Policy and Procedures, where applicable. -Conduct apartment inspections and provide support to clients with regard to daily living skills. -Assess and respond to resident situations, including the utilization of de-escalation techniques. -Maintain accurate client case records, including writing progress notes and creating service plans, when needed, and as promulgated in PCMH Policies and Procedures. -Conduct monthly fire drills. -Remain on site until relief staff arrive. -Ensure all resident visitors provide identification and sign in the Visitor Log. -Document significant building activities and events in the Communication Logbook. -Adhere to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual. -Escort clients in the community to medical, benefit, or other pertinent appointments. -Maintain the environment of the facility safely and securely, including monitoring video surveillance cameras and conducting hourly building walk-throughs to assess the physical environment, and ensure the well-being of residents. -Participate in residential staff meetings.

Requirements

• maintenance
• housekeeping
• high school
• college
• counselor
• 1 yr

What You Bring

-Perform light maintenance and housekeeping skills, such as picking up or emptying garbage, mopping up spills, shoveling snow, etc. -High School Diploma or equivalent is required, college degree or 2 years of college in a mental health field desired. -Minimum one year experience working as a counselor in a residential, mental health or related setting.

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About Postgraduate Center For Mental Health

-Founded to advance mental health services and education through training and research. -Focused on providing high-quality clinical and educational services to individuals and organizations. -Delivers a wide range of programs that focus on mental health recovery and well-being. -Notable for integrating evidence-based practices into their training and treatment methodologies. -Has worked with various healthcare institutions to improve mental health care standards. -Has a history of collaboration with international experts to advance mental health practices.

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