Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
Senior Residential Counselor (4pm-12am)
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
JOB SCOPE
The Senior Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting the Program Director in all aspects of residential operations to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements, as well as PCMH policies and procedures. Major areas of responsibility include ensuring quality case management and care for all residents, maintaining comprehensive case records, providing leadership and supervision of direct care staff, and responding to crises.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that residents follow appropriate psychiatric and medical plans; approves individual service plans as needed. Integrates services of the Health Care Coordinator with other program and case management services.
Maintains case records in accordance with regulatory requirements; reviews individual case records and signs off as needed.
Provides counseling to residents, as required.
Maintains a resident caseload, as needed.
Assists in scheduling and planning recreational and social activities.
Facilitates groups in the residence.
Manages crises within the residence and intervenes appropriately to minimize risk of potential harm to residents, staff, and damage to property. Notifies appropriate supervisor and documents all untoward incidents, completing follow‑up on incidents.
Orders, supervises, and counts medication in accordance with Licensed Housing Medication Policy and Procedures, where applicable.
Prepares written correspondence and notifications on resident‑related issues.
Escorts clients in the community to medical, benefit, or other pertinent appointments.
Maintains the environment of the facility safely and securely, monitors video surveillance cameras, and conducts hourly building walk‑throughs to assess the physical environment and ensure the well‑being of residents.
Documents significant building activities and events in the Communication Logbook.
Performs light maintenance and housekeeping skills, such as picking up or emptying garbage, mopping up spills, shoveling snow, etc.
Conducts monthly fire drills.
Conducts apartment inspections and provides support to clients regarding daily living skills.
Participates in residential staff meetings.
Remains on site until relief staff arrive.
Provides ongoing supervision and directives to Residential Counselor and Front Desk Counselors, as needed.
Conducts internal audits of clinical case records and all other program documentation to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
Monitors compliance with all applicable safety and health code requirements.
Maintains productive working relationships with provider groups and referral sources.
Adheres to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual.
Participates in special projects assigned by senior management.
Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as assigned by the Program Director, Regional Director, or other agency administration.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Mental Health discipline or related field with 3 years of related experience preferred. High School Diploma with at least 5 years of related experience in a residential setting considered.
Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and publishing software.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that residents follow appropriate psychiatric and medical plans; approves individual service plans as needed. Integrates services of the Health Care Coordinator with other program and case management services.
Maintains case records in accordance with regulatory requirements; reviews individual case records and signs off as needed.
Provides counseling to residents, as required.
Maintains a resident caseload, as needed.
Assists in scheduling and planning recreational and social activities.
Facilitates groups in the residence.
Manages crises within the residence and intervenes appropriately to minimize risk of potential harm to residents, staff, and damage to property. Notifies appropriate supervisor and documents all untoward incidents, completing follow‑up on incidents.
Orders, supervises, and counts medication in accordance with Licensed Housing Medication Policy and Procedures, where applicable.
Prepares written correspondence and notifications on resident‑related issues.
Escorts clients in the community to medical, benefit, or other pertinent appointments.
Maintains the environment of the facility safely and securely, monitors video surveillance cameras, and conducts hourly building walk‑throughs to assess the physical environment and ensure the well‑being of residents.
Documents significant building activities and events in the Communication Logbook.
Performs light maintenance and housekeeping skills, such as picking up or emptying garbage, mopping up spills, shoveling snow, etc.
Conducts monthly fire drills.
Conducts apartment inspections and provides support to clients regarding daily living skills.
Participates in residential staff meetings.
Remains on site until relief staff arrive.
Provides ongoing supervision and directives to Residential Counselor and Front Desk Counselors, as needed.
Conducts internal audits of clinical case records and all other program documentation to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
Monitors compliance with all applicable safety and health code requirements.
Maintains productive working relationships with provider groups and referral sources.
Adheres to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual.
Participates in special projects assigned by senior management.
Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as assigned by the Program Director, Regional Director, or other agency administration.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Mental Health discipline or related field with 3 years of related experience preferred. High School Diploma with at least 5 years of related experience in a residential setting considered.
Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and publishing software.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
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