Behavioral Health Residential Counselor

Compensation

• This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $29.00 per hour. The pay range for this position is $27.55-$30.45 an hour, wages subject to change based on a variety of factors
• Why
• Work
• At
• PathPoint: Culture of kindness, compassion and respect Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match Other perks like wellness program, and referral bonus program Supervision hours for AMFTs *Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees.
• What
• You'll Do: 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. 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 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. 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: 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 with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy. Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
• About
• PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. 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, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.