Behavioral Health Residential Counselor - PathPoint
Santa Barbara, CA
About the Job
Do you enjoy working with clients with moderate to severe mental health symptoms, facilitating growth and supporting them to get all of their needs met as equal, valued and self-respecting individuals? Do you see clients as individuals, rather than being defined by their diagnoses? If so, you would fit in well with PathPoint's Behavioral Health Division, the award-winning and long-running agency that is also forward thinking and client-centered.
PathPoint is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor for our residential and social rehabilitation program in Santa Barbara, CA. In this role, you will gain experience and training treating a variety of psychiatric disorders, including bipolar illness, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and anxiety. Our ideal candidate displays mature judgement, a supportive attitude, and a client-centered focus. This is a full-time position and the ability to work overnight shifts and weekends is strongly preferred. Supervision hours are available for Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT). Please include a cover letter with your resume.
Responsibilities:
- Provides ongoing assessment of clients' mental illness symptoms and responses to treatment. Recognizes and is available to clients in psychiatric crisis or emotional distress. Assists clients in developing appropriate coping, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Assists clients in learning household maintenance and performs moderate facility maintenance. Functions as positive role model, promotes cooperation and harmony in communal living, and upholds and promotes the program philosophy in all duties performed.
- Assists clients with matters related to benefits and healthcare, including applying for new benefits or services, scheduling medical appointments, and maintain medical records.
- Provides ongoing assessment of activities of daily living. Assists clients in the following areas when needed: personal hygiene, shopping and cooking skills, money management skills, accessing reliable transportation, and scheduling appointments. Provides supervision for the general health, safety, and social rehabilitation of clients.
- Observes and facilitates clients taking medications as prescribed. Documents medication monitoring.
- Completes program documentation pertaining to individual client files, evaluating and charting client progress, service plans, admission/discharge paperwork, Medi-Cal billing, etc.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a Psychology or a related field and one year of experience in the mental health field; OR high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Must be legally able to bill Medi-Cal
- Must have a valid California Driver's License, satisfactory driving record with at least 5 years of driving history, and regular use of a vehicle
- Must receive a criminal record clearance through the DOJ and pass pre-employment health and TB screenings
Compensation and Benefits: $15.30/hour. Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for a generous benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and life/AD&D insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; wellness program with cash rewards; Section 125 FSA (Flexible Spending Account); 403(b) tax-sheltered retirement savings plan with employer match; free Employee Assistance Program; and housing assistance.
About PathPoint: PathPoint supports people in living the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. PathPoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves over 2,000 individuals annually in five counties of Central and Southern California.