Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2 pay range

What the state says the job is

Provides specialized care and treatment of residents at the Special Commitment Center or community setting. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of the therapeutic environment/milieu through effective management of treatment plans; proactive interventions; total engagement with the residents; assistance with daily support and life skills; conducting and assisting with therapeutic group activities; observing, monitoring and tracking of residents’ behaviors; and escorting residents, who have been granted less restrictive alternative placement, on outings into the community. Completes documentation to include observation reports, progress notes, behavioral tracking spreadsheets, incident reports and behavior management reports.

Examples of the work

Assists and guides residents in meeting their treatment goals, maintains safety and comfort in living and treatment area by providing day-to-day therapeutic interaction with residents; Directs residents using therapeutic strategies and verbal de-escalation skills while always trying to engage residents in behavior change by using positive verbal techniques; Encourages residents to participate in treatment, therapy and approved extra-curricular activities; Monitors and tracks residents’ participation in incentive programs, providing feedback to residents regarding their individual goals that have or have not been met in the treatment process; Compiles data and prepares reports on resident’s p ...

Minimum qualifications

Satisfactory completion of the Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 1 in-training plan. OR High school graduation or GED AND One year of experience providing direct care in a residential or in-patient behavioral health setting. College level course work will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Equivalent education/experience.