The Residential Counselor functions as the primary counselor in the care of the residents and assists with the daily operation of the facility. This includes the screening, intake and orientation of new residents; Ensures individualized recovery-oriented treatment planning with the resident and care team; Gets involved in residents’ daily activities, observes behavior and ensures the maintenance of appropriate conduct; Always provides for the safety and integrity of the facility; Ensures all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy; Coordinates services and communicates resident’s conditions to appropriate service providers; Provides individual and group counseling, education and training to residents in living skills through individual and group work.