Living Room Recovery Liaison Milieu Counselor Or Program Counselor
Living Room Recovery Liaison Milieu Counselor or Program Counselor The Helen Ross McNabb Center (www.mcnabbcenter.org) is a premier not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services. The Center provides quality care and serves all ages in a continuum of prevention, early intervention, social, co-occurring, addiction, outpatient and crisis services. The Center is seeking motivated staff members that possess the ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels and economic circumstances with respect and dignity. Excellent verbal, written and computer skills are necessary in order to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, collaborating agencies and community professionals, as well as, maintaining proper documentation. Clinical staff members must be able to take and pass without major modification a course in Handle with Care, which requires hands-on, physical components to ensure the safety of the clients and staff. Clinical staff members must possess reliable transportation, ability to acquire an F endorsement on driver's license and transport clients. HRMC is an EOE. HRMC conducts Background Checks, Drivers License Record, Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or Testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to . HRMC is currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic professional for the following position: Living Room Recovery Liaison. Job Requirements Experience/Education: Must have experience as mental health services consumer and/or lived recovery experience. A bachelor's degree in a health related field of counseling, psychology, or social work. Three years of experience working with individuals with mental illness and co-occurring diagnoses preferred. Must have coursework and/or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and crisis intervention. Experience in working with special populations including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, Co-occurring Disorders, and Dual Diagnosis is preferred. Computer experience is helpful. Experience working in a crisis setting/Recovery response center is preferred. Regular attendance is an essential job function. Must be able to tell your story and engage in recovery coaching with guests of the Living Room as well as assist guests in developing transition plans. Physical: Possible exposure to biological hazards. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
Job Summary The Recovery Liaison serves as a clinical member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing education, rehabilitation, and support for guests of the Living Room. Introduce and teach key recovery concepts through Illness Management and Recovery Groups to include Team Solutions and WRAP. In addition, the Recovery Liaison position is intended to provide hope for clients by having a support person who is a primary consumer of mental health services and is willing to share their experiences and story with mental illness, treatment, and recovery; to be a role model for clients who are currently in crisis.