Mental Health Counselor

The primary objective of the LTSR is to provide its residents/consumers with the individualized services required to maintain them safely and productively in a community based setting. The goal of the program is to insure that the residents/consumers have acquired, upon discharge, the necessary skills for independent living.

This position will care for program residents/consumers, following physician instructions and facility procedures. Monitor resident/consumer physical and emotional condition and report to medical and program administrative staff. Participate in treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and supervise administration of oral medications.

Duties include:

1. Supervise resident/consumer self-administration of prescribed medications.

2. Provide direct resident/consumer care.

3. Assist in the scheduling of resident/consumer medical and dental appointments and follow-up care.

4. Accompany residents/consumers to and from medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

5. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

6. Participate in recreational activities with residents/consumers, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

7. Provide clinical services to resident/consumers under supervision of licensed clinical staff.

8. Supervise meals and food preparation

9. Monitor all aspects of resident/consumer care, including diet and physical activity.

10. Provide residents/consumers with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

11. Organize, supervise, and encourage residents/consumers participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

12. Record resident/consumer medical information and vital signs.

13. Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in resident’s/consumer’s condition.

14. Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

15. Consult with and report to the psychiatrist and other program team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident/consumer treatment plans.

16. Attend staff meetings, in-services, conferences and other job-related training/educational sessions as scheduled.

17. Participate in On-Call Rotation, as scheduled.

The following knowledge/skills are required:

Knowledge of the principles and processes required for providing resident/consumer and personal services. This includes resident/consumer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of resident/consumer satisfaction.

Knowledge of human behavior; individual differences in ability, personality, and interest; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.