Residential Counselor - per diem

Residential Counselor - Per Diem

Salary Range:

$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Part-time, per diem WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH? At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture. What We Offer… 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles Up to 11 paid holidays each year 1 paid Flex Holiday each year Separate paid personal days Separate paid sick time $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive Medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts 403(b) retirement savings plan Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources *Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE… Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR… Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) … We are currently seeking a motivated, caring, and empathetic Residential Counselor to join our team. This position supports the 14 adults residing in our residential group home in Middletown.

Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Includes cooking, cleaning, laundry, and organizational activities.
• Assist clients with involvement in community connections and activities to expand social networks and community integration.
• Work with clients on their identified goals as outlined in their recovery plans.
• Work with families and identified supports that can be part of the client’s recovery plan.
• Conduct monthly resident groups that focus on health promotion and skill development in various life domains.
• Support and assist clients with problem solving around daily integration into the community such as transportation to appointments, grocery shopping and other scheduled events.