Behavioral Health Residential Counselor

Are you looking to start your career and gain experience in the mental health field? Do you see clients as individuals, rather than being defined by their diagnoses? If so, you would fit in well with PathPoint's Behavioral Health Division, the award-winning and long-running agency that is also forward thinking and client-centered.

PathPoint is seeking part-time, full-time and per diem Residential Counselors for our residential and social rehabilitation programs in Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Residential Counselors provide their clients with respect, support, and an understanding that they are more than their diagnoses. In this role, you will gain experience and training treating a variety of psychiatric disorders, including bipolar illness, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and anxiety. The schedule for this position is 24-40 hours per week depending on your availability and preferences, and the ability to work overnight shifts and weekends is strongly preferred. If you are a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), you can receive supervision hours with us.

What You'll Do

• Provides ongoing assessment of activities of daily living. Assists clients in the following areas when needed: personal hygiene, shopping and cooking skills, money management skills, accessing reliable transportation, and scheduling appointments. Provides supervision for the general health, safety, and social rehabilitation of clients.
• Observes and facilitates clients taking medications as prescribed. Documents medication monitoring.
• Assists clients in learning household maintenance and performs moderate facility maintenance. Functions as positive role model, promotes cooperation and harmony in communal living, and upholds and promotes the program philosophy in all duties performed.
• Provides ongoing assessment of clients' mental illness symptoms and responses to treatment. Recognizes and is available to clients in psychiatric crisis or emotional distress. Assists clients in developing appropriate coping, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Completes program documentation pertaining to individual client files, evaluating and charting client progress, service plans, admission/discharge paperwork, Medi-Cal billing, etc.

What We're Looking For

• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.
• Bachelor's degree in a Psychology or a related field and one year of experience in the mental health field; OR high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Must be legally able to bill Medi-Cal
• Must have a valid California driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and be eligible for coverage on our auto insurance policy
• Must receive a criminal record clearance through the DOJ and pass pre-employment health and TB screenings

Why Work At PathPoint

• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts*
• Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week.
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays*
• Other perks like wellness program, and referral bonus program
• Paid sick leave
• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Supervision hours for AMFTs

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $22.50 per hour. The pay range for this position is $22.50-$25.00 an hour. Wages subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

About PathPoint: PathPoint supports people in living the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. PathPoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves over 2,000 individuals annually in five counties of Central and Southern California.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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