Washington County Mental Health Services
Montpelier, VT 05602, USA
DIVISION : Community Support Program (CSP) PROGRAM : Single Steps POSITION : Residential Counselor DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO : Single Steps Coordinator SUMMARY OF POSITION: A Residential Counselor promotes emotional stability for eight residents with psychiatric and/or trauma disorders through friendly daily interactions and supportive counseling in a DBT-informed community setting. Hourly/per diem hours available. Hours may include evenings, weekends and/or on call asleep overnights. Specific Duties and Requirements: Develop residential goals with one or two residents: design objectives to meet goals in conjunction with the treatment team, keep records, share information with other agency clinicians and assist the resident in scheduling necessary appointments. Role model and teach living skills including cooking, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, shopping and personal hygiene. Be familiar with and speak to DBT principles including skills, behavioral theory,...