Residential Counselor

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Residential Counselors generally work in structured living environments, such as substance use rehabilitation, sober living, mental health or youth behavioral facilities. They assist residents with meeting their goals and adapting their behaviors based on the specific situation and type of facility. They work directly with residents in one-on-one and group settings, providing support for daily activities and enforcing community rules. They also help residents maintain consistent routines.

What does a Residential Counselor do?

A Residential Counselor, or Rehab Residential Counselor, provides direct support and care to the residents of a facility. In your job description for a Residential Counselor, you may include duties such as helping to create and implement service plans for each resident, enforcing the guidelines established by the residential program and providing services for individuals in the residential program.

Responsibilities

A Residential Counselor should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Residential Counselor should be able to execute:

Collaborating on care plans for new residents
Enforcing the facility’s rules, policies and routines
Documenting interactions with and observations about residents
Connecting residents and families with resources and services outside the facility

Required Skills

A competitive Residential Counselor will have certain skills and qualifications, including: