Residential Senior Counselor - Mental Health

SERV Behavioral Health System

Edison, NJFull-time$23.45/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.45/hr
Location
Edison, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RN Or LPN With 2 Years Related Work-Life ExperienceValid Driver's License In State Of Residence

Job overview

SERV Behavioral Health System is hiring a Residential Senior Counselor - Mental Health. The Residential Senior Counselor will develop and administer behavioral health care services for adult clients. This role involves providing client care services, including medication monitoring, residential counseling, and crisis intervention. The counselor will also be responsible for proper documentation, facilitating management, and staff training, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Key focus areas include Monitor medications and procedures, Provide residential counseling skills, and Perform crisis prevention and intervention.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Mental Health Or Human Services Discipline, High School Diploma/GED Plus 4 Years Related Work-Life Experience, and 1+ Years College And Related Work-Life Experience Totaling 4 Years. Important skills include Medication Monitoring Procedures, Residential Counseling Skills, Crisis Prevention And Intervention, Proper Documentation Procedures, Treatment Team Member, and Facilitate Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication Monitoring ProceduresResidential Counseling SkillsCrisis Prevention and InterventionProper Documentation ProceduresTreatment Team MemberFacilitate ManagementAdministrative SupervisionStaff Training and OrientationIndividual Services CoordinationSafe and Therapeutic Environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or Human Services DisciplineHigh School Diploma/GED Plus 4 Years Related Work-Life Experience1+ Years College and Related Work-Life Experience Totaling 4 Years1+ Year Related Work-Life Experience if Bachelor's Not in Human ServicesRN or LPN With 2 Years Related Work-Life Experience1+ Year Experience in a Residential SettingValid Driver's License in State of ResidenceNo More Than 5 Points on Driving RecordMust Be 21 Years Old

Full job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Program development and administration for behavioral health care services to the agency’s adult clients through the provision of Client Care Services.

SCHEDULE:

  • Monday - 2P to 10P

  • Tuesday - 8A to 4P

  • Wednesday - 8A to 4P

  • Thursday - 2P to 10P

  • Friday - 8A to 4P

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Medications and monitoring procedures

  • Residential counseling skills

  • Crisis prevention and intervention

  • Proper documentation procedures

  • Ability to be a member of a treatment team

  • Facilitate management

  • Administrative supervision

  • Staff training and orientation

  • Individual services coordination

  • A safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to all safety standards, government regulations, and corporate policies.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in mental health or other appropriate human services discipline or a High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of related work-life experience

  • Or a combination of 1 or more years of college and related work-life experience, which total 4 years

  • If the bachelor’s degree is not in the human services field, the candidate must have at least 1 year of related work-life experience

  • Additional qualifications can include an RN or LPN with 2 years of related work-life experience

  • In addition to the above, the candidate must have one year of experience in a residential setting.

  • Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and no more than 5 points on driving record

  • Must be 21 years old.

SALARY:

  • $23.45 per hour.

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EEO STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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