Generations Healthcare
Program Counselor - Behavioral Health
Generations Healthcare, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Overview
Program Counselor – Newport, CA. Base pay range $30.00/hr - $35.00/hr. Full Time. Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – I (CADC-I) preferred and Applied Behavioral Analysis Experience Preferred. Generations Healthcare facility, Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is looking for a Program Counselor to join our team. The Behavioral Health Unit serves residents diagnosed with moderate to severe mental illness, many with mild cognitive and developmental delays. The program aims to rehabilitate residents by teaching critical life skills to help them graduate the program and re-integrate into the community. Position Overview: The primary purpose is to support the clients’ behavioral treatment program and ensure adherence to program guidelines. The Program Counselor serves as a model and coach for the MWHs during their assigned shift. This role requires a strong understanding of ABA fundamentals to assess challenging behavior and apply function-based interventions. Responsibilities include direct program implementation, supporting the MHWs with intervention and data collection for behavioral treatment goals, assisting with rehabilitation groups, using ABA principles for crisis de-escalation and skills teaching, and completing required clinical documentation. The Counselor works under supervision of the Program Director and Licensed Mental Health Clinician to design and facilitate groups. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the program director or designee. Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date.
Key Responsibilities Escort clients timely to groups and record participation, ensuring groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
Implement/facilitate groups designed and provided from the Rehab team located in the group bank.
Utilize Behavioral Skills Teaching (BST) to train and mentor the MHW team as they identify intervention goals and build residents’ skills.
Lead MHW discussions and behavior-based trainings as assigned.
Lead and oversee the implementation of engaging groups and activities.
Serve as the responsible party for gathering, recording, and entering documentation.
Adhere to weekly documentation requirements in the electronic medical record of group participation.
Utilize the principles of ABA to motivate clients and increase group attendance and participation.
Ensure that clients complete forms properly and timely.
Support the MHW team to document interventions and interactions with the client in the medical record using specific, observable, and objective language.
Report changes in behavior to charge nurse, unit manager, and program director.
Requirements Shall have at least 6 months direct service experience in ABA, preferably with adults in a residential setting.
Experience as a lead behavior therapist/lead RBT preferred.
Experience utilizing BST.
Must have experience with crisis de-escalation procedures (training and certification will be provided to become current).
Must have understanding of ABA fundamentals, including reinforcement, functions of behavior, and skills teaching.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of others in the workplace.
CADC-I preferred.
Please note: This position requires successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to reflect this belief in our homes, staff professionalism, and daily care to residents and their families. Our aim is that anyone entering a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion. We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics.
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Program Counselor – Newport, CA. Base pay range $30.00/hr - $35.00/hr. Full Time. Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – I (CADC-I) preferred and Applied Behavioral Analysis Experience Preferred. Generations Healthcare facility, Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is looking for a Program Counselor to join our team. The Behavioral Health Unit serves residents diagnosed with moderate to severe mental illness, many with mild cognitive and developmental delays. The program aims to rehabilitate residents by teaching critical life skills to help them graduate the program and re-integrate into the community. Position Overview: The primary purpose is to support the clients’ behavioral treatment program and ensure adherence to program guidelines. The Program Counselor serves as a model and coach for the MWHs during their assigned shift. This role requires a strong understanding of ABA fundamentals to assess challenging behavior and apply function-based interventions. Responsibilities include direct program implementation, supporting the MHWs with intervention and data collection for behavioral treatment goals, assisting with rehabilitation groups, using ABA principles for crisis de-escalation and skills teaching, and completing required clinical documentation. The Counselor works under supervision of the Program Director and Licensed Mental Health Clinician to design and facilitate groups. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the program director or designee. Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date.
Key Responsibilities Escort clients timely to groups and record participation, ensuring groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
Implement/facilitate groups designed and provided from the Rehab team located in the group bank.
Utilize Behavioral Skills Teaching (BST) to train and mentor the MHW team as they identify intervention goals and build residents’ skills.
Lead MHW discussions and behavior-based trainings as assigned.
Lead and oversee the implementation of engaging groups and activities.
Serve as the responsible party for gathering, recording, and entering documentation.
Adhere to weekly documentation requirements in the electronic medical record of group participation.
Utilize the principles of ABA to motivate clients and increase group attendance and participation.
Ensure that clients complete forms properly and timely.
Support the MHW team to document interventions and interactions with the client in the medical record using specific, observable, and objective language.
Report changes in behavior to charge nurse, unit manager, and program director.
Requirements Shall have at least 6 months direct service experience in ABA, preferably with adults in a residential setting.
Experience as a lead behavior therapist/lead RBT preferred.
Experience utilizing BST.
Must have experience with crisis de-escalation procedures (training and certification will be provided to become current).
Must have understanding of ABA fundamentals, including reinforcement, functions of behavior, and skills teaching.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of others in the workplace.
CADC-I preferred.
Please note: This position requires successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to reflect this belief in our homes, staff professionalism, and daily care to residents and their families. Our aim is that anyone entering a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion. We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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