Behavioral Health Counselor (Part-Time / Per-Diem)

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

~Hope for Veterans Program~

AVAILABLE SHIFT

PT / Saturday & Sunday: 3pm-11pm (16 hrs.)

PER-DIEM Overnight / Covering overnight shifts as needed

Responsibilities:

• Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.

• Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.

• Provides transportation in agency vehicle, as required.

• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures safety of the veterans in the program.

• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.

• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Submits maintenance work orders to the house manager/administrative assistant.

• Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency's Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.

• Functions as a team member: covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers duties as needed.

• Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mental Health or a related discipline; OR Licensed R.N.; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, OR licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; OR a High School diploma and four years of related mental health experience.

• Must possess a valid driver's license, with a good driving record.

• Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred, but not required.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~

Community Hope, Inc. is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled