Lotus House Staff 

Overview 
Live. Grow. Share. is a peer-run behavioral health organization providing Residential Treatment, Outpatient Mental Health, Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment, and several creative peer programs. 

The Lotus House is a 16-bed residential treatment facility serving adults with Serious Mental Illness. Residents are admitted based on prioritized populations. All residents are eligible by a mental health diagnosis but may also experience substance use disorder. This is a non-secure facility, meaning residents are free to come and go as they please. The home is on 13 acres and will include programs such as rescue farm animals, farming, arts and crafts, and specialized classes and outings. 

Duties 

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. 

• Supervise daily activities and be available to help. 

• Facilitate crisis intervention strategies and manage crisis situations effectively. 

• Assist clients in developing coping strategies and life skills necessary for managing their conditions. 

• Mentor clients by sharing personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and resilience. 

• Collaborate with mental health professionals to create, understand, and follow comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs. 

• Assist clients in accessing community resources 

• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress in accordance with organizational policies. 

• All shifts are currently available - house staffing is 24/7, overnight staff must be awake. 

Required Qualifications 

• Current CPR certification 

• Current Food Handlers Card 

• Lived experience with mental health or substance abuse 

• Experience with systems navigation within the behavioral health landscape as well as housing, food stamps, TANF, SSDI, etc. 

• Communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds. 

• A genuine passion for helping others achieve their personal goals through empathy and understanding. 

• Open mind around mental illness and substance use. Our model is harm-reduction and we view mental illness and substance use as a survival mechanism. One size does not fit all in treatment and we support folks in accessing anything healthy that will work for them. 

• Must be able to pass Orchards background check 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Lived experience with institutionalization (Juvenile Justice System, State Hospitals, Incarceration, etc) 

• Lived experience as an unhoused or systems involved person 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: From $25.00 per hour 

Shift openings: 

• Night Shift  

• Overnight Shift  

• Day Shift  

Work Location: In person