Program Counselor

2 days ago

Newport Beach, California, United States Generations Healthcare Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Program Counselor
Newport, CA

$30-$35/Hr-Full Time

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – I (CADC-I) preferred and Applied Behavioral Analysis Experience Preferred

Newport
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
,
a Generations Healthcare facility, is looking for a Program Counselor to join our team. Our Behavioral Health Unit is for those diagnosed with moderate to severe mental illness, many of whom also display mild cognitive and developmental delays. The program is aimed at rehabilitating residents by teaching critical life skills that will allow them to graduate the program ready to re-integrate into their community in a successful manner. Gramercy Court is searching for a BH Program Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), preferably with adults in a residential treatment setting.

Position Overview:
The primary purpose of this position is to support the clients' behavioral treatment program and ensure adherence to the program guidelines. The Program Counselor serves as a model and coach for the MWHs during their assigned shift. This position requires a strong understanding of the fundamentals of ABA in order to quickly assess challenging behavior and apply effective, function-based interventions. Along with direct implementation of the program, the Program Counselor is responsible for supporting the MHWs with implementation and point collection for behavioral treatment goals, assisting with rehabilitation groups, utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis for crisis de-escalation and skills teaching, and completing required clinical documentation. The Program Counselor works under the close supervision and guidance 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 a 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 that 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 skills of residents.
  • Lead MHW discussions and behavior-based trainings as assigned.
  • Lead and oversee the implementation of engaging groups and activities.
  • Serve as the responsible party and point of contact 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 client group attendance and participation.
  • Ensure that clients are able to 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 job experience in the field of 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 the fundamentals of ABA, including reinforcement, functions of behavior, and skills teaching.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess the ability 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, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – I (CADC-I) preferred.
  • Please note: This position requires the 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 have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters 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 against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

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