Behavioral Health Residential Counselor
Pathpoint
Summary
PathPoint is seeking Residential Counselors for our residential and social rehabilitation programs in Santa Barbara, CA. Residential Counselors provide clients with respect, support, and an understanding that they are more than their diagnoses. In this role, you will gain experience and training treating a variety of psychiatric disorders, including bipolar illness, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and anxiety.
Job description
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 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 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- AMFT Supervision Hours
- Mental Health Day
Company overview
Pathpoint is a healthcare technology and services company operating in the health and human services sector. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through technology-enabled services. While specific details about their product offerings are limited from the search results, companies in this space typically provide services such as care coordination, patient navigation, telehealth solutions, or healthcare analytics platforms. Pathpoint appears to be positioned at the intersection of healthcare services and technology, aiming to streamline healthcare processes and enhance the patient experience. The company's name suggests a focus on creating pathways or connection points within the healthcare ecosystem, potentially facilitating better communication between patients, providers, and healthcare systems. As a healthcare technology services provider, Pathpoint likely works with healthcare organizations to implement solutions that improve operational efficiency, patient engagement, and care quality while addressing the complex challenges of modern healthcare delivery.