Residential Counselor I/II - Wed 8pm-8am AON

EMPLOYMENT VALUE PROPOSITION: WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

Position Summary:

Residential Counselors facilitate and work with consumers on a variety of activities of daily living (ADLs) needed for consumers to become more self-sufficient and move toward recovery. Additionally, you will facilitate group therapy, manage intakes/discharges, monitor medications, create a safe environment for the consumers, help coordinate treatment, and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for direct service care to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

 

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STARTING SALARY: 

RC I -- (Degree seeking, no Bachelors) - $26.72/hr

RC II – (Bachelor degree or higher) - $28.96/hr     

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers to provide support and insight.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions within the house.
• Coordinate clinical care with case management services and other services both inside and outside of MHCD.
• Assess consumers throughout the workday, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning, etc.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary system, help facilitate the treatment and continuity of clinical care.
• Complete intake and discharge tasks for consumers being place in the house as new residents or moving out of the house.
• Maintain household safety in regards to a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.
• Complete necessary clinical documentation, such as the daily log, consumer record, and medication records.
• Respond to consumer and building emergencies, and facilitate appropriate interventions. In emergency situations, contact other residential staff, your supervisor, or other clinicians when needed.
• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Required to attend scheduled team meetings. · Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements. Shift work and/or weekend work is required. Certain programs may require a Class "S" driver's license.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION: 

• RC I: Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; or, seeking Certified Nurse’s Aid (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification preferred.                                
• RC II: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field           

Experience:

One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 21yrs. of age to apply.

Certifications:

• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person)
• CPR & First Aid 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Requires sitting, standing, bending, lifting.  Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks, climb stairs, move throughout the house, and quickly respond to emergencies. May require lifting 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Must meet qualifications under Chapter 7 of the Residential Care Facilities - Mentally Ill requirements.  Shift work and/or weekend work is required.  Certain programs may require a Class "S" driver's license.

 

Client-provided location(s): Denver, CO

Job ID: 7351735003

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-18T18:32:58