FT Residential Counselor - Jersey City

Posted 11 days ago

catholic charities of archdiocese of newarkJersey City (NJ)

Mental Health Counselors Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$17/hr

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About the role

Full Time Residential Counselor Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey. We are currently seeking a Full Time Residential Counselor for our MCG Adult Residential program located in Jersey City, NJ.Our Residential Programs serve individuals who are referred primarily from the State and County Hospitals and who are ready for discharge into the community. MCG has had success in moving individuals along the continuum of care available, progressing from A+ group homes to less supervised levels.

Job Duties:

Responsible for development and implementation of an individualized service plan for program residents, including direct counseling.
Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
Provide crisis intervention, document observations, information and services provided to the consumer in progress notes
Transport residents to medical and service appointments as needed
Provide education, modeling, and monitoring to residents regarding medication compliance independent living skills and interpersonal skills
Be able to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating works efforts with other employees and organizations

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or Social Services field OR Bachelor's Degree in another field and 1 year related experience OR High school diploma plus 4 years related experience
Valid driver's license required
The rate for this position is $17/hr.

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