PER-DIEM Overnight Behavioral Health Counselors

Overnight PER-DIEMS – NEEDED! To cover 11pm-7am shifts.

Providing residential support services for veterans in the program.

• 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 as required. (company vehicle)
• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures the 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.
• Distributes veteran mail as needed.
• 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.
• E-mails every hour during the overnight shift to the agency overnight system.
• Participates in supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.
• Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator, and/or other supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school 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 have knowledge of clinical issues, skill in program development, be well organized, a self-starter, and able to work as a member of a team.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

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