Michael’s House Treatment Center is a refuge of healing and recovery nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in Palm Springs, California. For many years, our warm, welcoming atmosphere has provided individuals with the support, compassion, and education designed to treat their specific recovery needs. With a wealth of expertise, our caring treatment team members empower you to reach your recovery goals and find the healthy, wholesome, and fulfilling life that you deserve. Michael’s House is the premier provider of integrated treatment for co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns, offering residential and outpatient services nationwide.

Michael’s House is currently seeking a dynamic Full Time, Residential Counselor responsible for maintaining a safe milieu and providing patient-centered care for patients in a residential treatment setting that specializes in treating patients with co-occurring disorders.

Do you have a passion for working with patients with co-occurring disorders and chemical dependence? Do you find joy in being a part of someone's life-changing recovery? Do you have the desire to serve as a Brand Ambassador to Michael’s House? If so, then you would be a

wonderful addition to our team! This position is located at UHS facility, Michael's House, in Palm Springs, California.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Shift Differential
• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing pass down information (example: email, log book) obtained from the shift lead.
• Prepares and/or conducts psycho-educational groups.
• Participates in milieu related meetings (i.e., level change, house meetings, etc.).
• Performs case management duties as directed.
• Answers all calls and directs accordingly to HIPPA standards.
• Responsible for appropriately charting significant events that occur regarding client treatment during assigned shift.
• Consistently focused on patient safety and whereabouts in maintaining a safe environment.
• Ensures that all doors are locked and secure throughout the assigned shift.
• Responsible for assigning transportation services as needed and/or directed.
• Responsible for conducting room searches and communicating the need for urine drug screenings to outside medical services as necessary.
• Escalates issues and/or concerns regarding residents to Lead Resident Counselor or supervisor.
• Monitors patient computer and telephone usage.
• Meets timeliness expectations of completing work as scheduled, demonstrating self-paced performance and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year experience in the health field or equivalent
• Licensed or certified as a chemical dependency counselor preferred
• Must be registered to become licensed or certified as CA AOD counselor within 90 days of hire
• Experience working with addictions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency
• Must be water safety and rescue certified within 90 days of hire
• Must become certified in First Aid, AED and CPR within 90 days of hire
• Excellent written and oral communication skills