Residential Counselor (Bachelors/Associates/H.S.) at Mitchell Martin
Philadelphia, PA
About the Job
A Behavioral Psychiatrist Health Care Center located in Philadelphia PA is looking for an Residential Counselor
Type: Contract or Contract to Perm/ Ongoing
Schedule: 7:00am-03:00pm, 03:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Philadelphia PA
Purpose:
To provide support, education, and guidance to individuals who have been identified as having a mental health and personality disorder and involved with the criminal justice system
To assist with participant activities, skill building, goal achievement and local community interaction.
To implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of client in all aspects of the job.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services/Social Services, Healthcare or related field with least 1 year of experience Working directly with individuals with mental health and/or other behavioral health disorders or in a forensic setting; or Associates Degree, or 60 credits in human services or related field and 3 years experience in working directly with individuals with mental health disorders and/or other behavioral health disorders or in a forensic setting; or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years experience in mental health and/or other behavioral health disorders or forensic setting.
Experience in residential or other services to individuals with Severe Mental Illness or Personality Disorders preferred.
Good communication and counseling skills.
Good writing and computer skills for documenting in an electronic health record.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Scope:
Frequent talking and listening.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with participants.
Will require crisis intervention in emergency situations, including managing aggression.
Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Local travel required, including transporting program participants.
May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
Please email: kmcconomy@hcmmi.com
Type: Contract or Contract to Perm/ Ongoing
Schedule: 7:00am-03:00pm, 03:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Philadelphia PA
Purpose:
To provide support, education, and guidance to individuals who have been identified as having a mental health and personality disorder and involved with the criminal justice system
To assist with participant activities, skill building, goal achievement and local community interaction.
To implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of client in all aspects of the job.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services/Social Services, Healthcare or related field with least 1 year of experience Working directly with individuals with mental health and/or other behavioral health disorders or in a forensic setting; or Associates Degree, or 60 credits in human services or related field and 3 years experience in working directly with individuals with mental health disorders and/or other behavioral health disorders or in a forensic setting; or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years experience in mental health and/or other behavioral health disorders or forensic setting.
Experience in residential or other services to individuals with Severe Mental Illness or Personality Disorders preferred.
Good communication and counseling skills.
Good writing and computer skills for documenting in an electronic health record.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Scope:
Frequent talking and listening.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with participants.
Will require crisis intervention in emergency situations, including managing aggression.
Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Local travel required, including transporting program participants.
May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
Please email: kmcconomy@hcmmi.com
