Residential Counselor, 37.5hrs, Worcester

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$20 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Functions as a member of the treatment team by assisting with the implementation of treatment services. This includes but is not limited to monitoring of daily patient activities, assisting with direct client care, documentation, orientation of clients to the unit, and ensuring that clients comply with all treatment groups and unit/program rules.

Requirements

Grade C02: Residential Counselor I: Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet required.
Grade C04: Residential Counselor II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services.
Driving Requirements: a. For Faith House, Beryl's House, and Orchard Street: Current valid US-Issued driver's license; b. For Adult Community Clinical Svcs (ACCS) Div: All programs require a current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle].; c. For MYR (Motivating Youth Recovery), , Detox, TSS (Transitional Support Services), CSS (Clinical Stabilization Service), CSU (Crisis Stabilization Units), and ATS (Acute Treatment Services): Driving is not a requirement.
Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
MYR, Beryl’s House, Faith House, Orchard Street: Must be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check)
Demonstrates person centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers and other professionals.
Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.
Awake Overnight Residential Counselors: Must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our staff and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree.
If working in a Substance Use Program, certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the substance abuse field.
Previous human services experience.
If working in a Substance Use Program, understanding of addiction and recovery.

Responsibilities

Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.
Demonstrates person centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers and other professionals.
Ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.
Serves as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed.
Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.
Implements treatment plans; interventions and properly documents using progress/service notes.
Assists with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately, as required.
Searches clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.
Works with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADL’s) which may include, but are not limited to, personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem solving and conflict resolution, and other interventions as necessary.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.