Residential Specialist -1st Shift - 5k Sign on Bonus

Description

Title: Residential Specialist

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full Time –40 hours/ week

** $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR ALL CLINICAL POSITIONS **

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Job Description:

Residential specialists are tasked with providing support around daily living and mental health management in a 24/7, community-based adult residence. The staff works to increase independence, encourage skill acquisition and utilization, help with symptom management, and maintain a clean and safe environment for the residents. Residential specialists work closely with the treatment team and community agencies to provide wrap-around support for all individuals. We strive to provide effective, evidence-based practices. Included in the position is day-to-day household management and transportation of residents to and from appointments, shopping, extra-curricular activities, etc. Requires the ability to form therapeutic relationships, think critically, provide interventions, and take initiative. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or education/counseling from an accredited college or university. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, an automobile with liability insurance, and a clean background and driving record check.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clients in developing skills for living independently
• Assist clients with taking steps toward their wellness and recovery goals
• Support clients in the residential and community settings
• Participate in direct 1:1 and group activities
• Help clients with apartment maintenance
• Maintain appropriate and accurate documentation
• Ensure effective and thorough communication with the treatment team

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of mental health/therapeutic interventions
• Ability to climb stairs and stay physically active throughout the day
• Manage time efficiently
• Basic computer and email skills

Qualifications: Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, an automobile with liability insurance, and a clean background and driving record check

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or education/counseling from an accredited college or university

Job type: Full-time, 1st shift 

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to teamwork
• Self-Starter, Independent
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
*Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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