What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor Technician - Full Time - Days position at REDISCOVER?
Make a Difference as a Counselor Technician with ReDiscover
Join ReDiscover’s Thrive Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.
Why ReDiscover?
- 700 dedicated professionals
- Over five decades of community impact
- A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth
About the Thrive Program
Our Thrive Center is a short term mental health residential treatment program, diverting individuals from hospitalization. We provide intensive therapeutic services for clients, including clinical case management, therapy, group opportunities, and medication management. Our clients benefit from a collaborative treatment team in receiving individualized care tailored towards their needs.
What You'll Do
- Monitors clients in a safe environment, performing and documenting client safety rounds. This includes ADL monitoring and coaching (i.e. life skills, communication skills, community integration, etc.).
- Facilitates structured activities with clients in accordance with their goals and treatment plan.
- Demonstrates culturally competent respect for all clients, guests and staff through verbal and non-verbal behaviors and assists them as needed.
- Maintains cleanliness of the program space.
- Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation, scanning and/or uploading records into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This may also include requesting and/or releasing client information or medical records.
Requirements of the Position
- Availability to work a Full Time schedule (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
- High School Diploma or GED.
- A valid Missouri Class E automobile operator’s license (or equivalent license in another state).
- Must carry all appropriate insurance on the vehicle being driven, necessary to comply with Missouri or Kansas State Law.
- Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.
Grow With Us
We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Counselor Technician through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.
Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.