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We are currently offering a $1,000 signing bonus! Apply now to qualify!

This role is well-suited for individuals who thrive working independently. Flexible full-time schedule!

Since 1980, The Way Back, Inc. has been dedicated to supporting individuals with mental illness by providing housing and resources to help them reintegrate into the community and achieve recovery. Our mission is to empower people living with psychiatric disabilities—including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression—through compassionate care and comprehensive support.

Counselors play a key role in supporting residents by offering supervision, education, and individualized assistance. Responsibilities include assessing resident needs, providing crisis intervention, maintaining communication with service providers, facilitating recreational activities, and completing documentation such as daily progress notes and monthly Medicaid service reports. This is a challenging yet rewarding position with opportunities for professional growth.

Note: This role does not involve any personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, bathing, or feeding).

Position Available: One Residential Counselor in the Apartment Treatment Program (Phase 2)
Location: Kings Park and Centereach, NY small homes. Counselors start their shift in East Northport
Hours: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm or 1pm–9pm, with the option of a 4-day/40-hour or 5-day/40-hour schedule (no overnights).
Compensation: $20.00/hr. Overtime Rate $30.00/hr.; $1,000 signing bonus

Benefits: As a member of Union Local 1102, you receive employer-paid health benefits at 100% for employee-only coverage. Coverage for a spouse or family is available at an additional cost. The benefits package also includes paid time off (PTO) with accrued vacation and sick leave, as well as access to a 403(b) retirement plan.

General Job Duties:
1. Evaluate individual client needs and meet them.
2. Provide daily supervision to clients.
3. Assess client's functional ability.
4. Provide crisis recognition and management.
5. Supervise each client's medication management.
6. Retrieve, log in, and monitor clients' prescriptions for accuracy and timely renewals.
7. Conduct medication inventories.
8. Regularly communicate with service providers.
9. Assist clients with chore completion and room maintenance.
10. Accompany and oversee clients in food and petty cash shopping.
11. Coordinate menu planning and food/petty cash shopping lists.
12. Maintain client records.
13. Implement service plan, service plan reviews, and provide services according to
agency procedures.
14. Establish Service Plan Review (SPR) meetings for primary clients.
15. Attend meetings in residence and community (day programs. etc.)
16. Prepare and conduct adult daily living skills and recreation activities.
17. Maintain communication with supervisor, family and service providers.

Skills Required:
1. Ability to complete work accurately and efficiently.
2. Ability to independently organize one's weekly and/or monthly tasks.
3. Ability to write legibly with grammatical accuracy.
4. Ability to work on diversified duties.

Education and/or Experience Required:
1. High School Diploma with 1-3 years of experience.
2. Previous on-the-job experience in community residential programs or counseling situation.
3. Considerable knowledge of mental illness required.

Additional Job Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.
Must successfully complete fingerprinting as required by the NYS Office of Mental Health.

Company Website: www.thewayback.org

The Way Back, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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