Hybrid Residential Counselor - Part Time - Mental Health bei SERV Behavioral Health System
SERV Behavioral Health System · Jamesburg, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Jamesburg
SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Residential Counselor - Mental Health, provides therapeutic residential support to adult clients with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting. This is a part time role; Sunday 2PM to 10PM and Monday 4PM to 10PM.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides support to clients in daily living skills and personal care needs
- Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
- Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients
- Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
- Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
- Provides support and assistance to clients in obtaining additional needed services
- Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
- Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients’ medications
- Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert or manage crisis situations
- Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
- Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:
- High school diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of work or life experience, OR
- High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of work or life experience and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other related human services discipline, or license as a Registered Nurse (RN) OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-mental health/health human services discipline and one or more years of related work or life experience together equaling four (4) years
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with mental illness and their families
- $21.19 to $22.51 per hour based on experience and education.