Acute Residential Counselor

Amergis Healthcare has an opportunity for a Residential Support Counselor to help residents across Chittenden County.

Pay: $30/hour, paid weekly

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years experience in a behavioral setting 
• Valid driver’s license, and use of a personal vehicle to transport residents as needed 
• High school degree or equivalent
• Routine lifting
• Ability to work either Saturday or Sunday
• Knowledge of medical equipment
• Committed to trauma-informed approach

Schedule: 32-40 hours per week, multiple shifts available, 1 weekend day per week

Job Duties:

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client’s Individual treatment plan
• Implement support and crisis plans  in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
• Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis
• Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
• Provide needed personal and/or medical care

Duration: Temp to Perm

Amergis proudly offers weekly pay, BCBS health benefits with Medical, Vision, and Dental options, Paid Time Off Programs, Perkspot Employee Discount Program, 401K Savings Plan, and Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program including Counseling Services

Not the opportunity you’re looking for? Please apply today and one of our National Recruitment Managers will connect you with a position that fits your needs!