Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Crisis Stabilization

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Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Crisis Stabilization:

Maintain a stable environment for adults with mental health and/or substance use challenges. This position works at a hospital diversion program that supports adults having a mental health crisis. This is a unique opportunity to gain a broad level of experience in the fields of substance use and mental health.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention
• Help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills
• Maintain the overall functioning and cleanliness of the programs
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals
• Provide short-term case management and referrals to appropriate levels of care
• Facilitate groups
• Administer medication

Requirements:

• One year of experience in the field of substance use or a combination of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired
• Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations
• Ability to multi-task and engage with clients
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written, listening, and communication skills
• Valid driver's License, and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• Full time
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $22.52/ hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.