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1 Oct 2014

Full-Time Residential Counselor

jessicanordby – Posted by Center for Discover Danville, California, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

The Counselor is responsible for assisting and supporting residents through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. The Counselor determines whether the new resident has any special needs and assists the resident in fulfilling those needs. We are currently looking for Part Time and Full Time positions.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Monitoring the course of treatment for each resident in a pro-active manner to ensure that no problem or trouble may compromise the resident’s or treatment staff’s effort
  • Contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process
  • Directing residents in a clear, concise, and informative matter
  • Introducing each new resident to his/her fellow residents and the treatment staff, orientates each resident to the Discovery Treatment Program
  • Orientates the resident with the rules, expectations, intent, and routine of the daily treatment schedule.  The counselor also tours each new resident around the building and grounds to familiarize the resident with the facility

 

Qualifications Include:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree or sufficient experience in an appropriate field and must be willing to attend all training, education, and staff enrichment activities
  • Must understand the therapeutic process; understand confidentiality laws, and strong knowledge of professional ethics
  • Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities, and be able to work with and communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
  • Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude

How to Apply

Applicants may apply by sending resume via "apply" button on job posting OR resumes may be sent directly to [email protected] No phone calls please

Job Categories: Healthcare. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: counseling, eating disorder, health care, mental health, and psychology.

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