MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Work with great people doing great things! Buckelew Programs is hiring relief Mental Health Counselors for the Casa Rene program, a short-term residential facility that offers stabilizing care in a home-like setting for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis.

In this role you will provide direct support to Casa Rene clients, promoting recovery, self-sufficiency, and independence through the provision of daily living assistance. You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Relief positions work shifts as they become available and are a great way to gain hands-on experience in the behavioral healthcare field.

We are specifically looking for candidates interested in working overnight/graveyard!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, maintaining prompt and clear communication with colleagues.
• Complete and maintain timely, accurate documentation including client notes, mileage logs, and other required records.

Client Support Responsibilities

• Teach and assist clients in performing daily living activities, adjusting support based on client readiness and independence levels.
• Monitor and report on client well-being, including mood and behavior. Ensure and model adherence to agency safety protocols.
• Support clients with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, offering skill-building assistance as appropriate.
• Provide medication prompts, ensure proper storage, monitor adherence, and support timely refills as required by program guidelines.
• Provide client transportation using personal or agency vehicles; support clients in learning and using public transportation.
• Assist clients with attending and coordinating medical appointments.

Household and Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping tasks (e.g., vacuuming, dishwashing, dusting) as needed.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, checking smoke detectors) and report major repair needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain adequate household supplies and restock as needed.

Program Quality and Compliance

• Deliver services that align with program goals, emphasizing client progress and satisfaction.
• Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual standards (e.g., CARF, Medi-Cal, HUD) and maintain program certifications and licensing requirements.