WellPower - Residential·Denver, Colorado
Residential Counselors provide direct care, individual and group psychotherapy, and support for activities of daily living for individuals with severe mental illness. They are responsible for clinical documentation, medication monitoring, and maintaining a safe, trauma-informed residential environment.
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.
WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity.
We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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.
QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) CPR & First Aid Physical required (must be completed prior to hire, and maintained during employment)
Experience: One year of mental health experience or in related field preferred. Must be 20 yrs. of age to apply.
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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. Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower? Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community 9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match Employee Resource Groups – our ERG’s offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado Free Licensure Supervision – for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment
Candidates must be at least 20 years old and either be pursuing or possess a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Required certifications include QMAP, CPR, First Aid, and a pre-employment physical and TB screening.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.
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