Residential Senior Counselor - Mental Health bei SERV Behavioral Health System

 
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:

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

SCHEDULE:

• Monday 9A to 5P
• Tuesday 7A to 3P
• Wednesday 11A to 7P
• 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.

• $22.77 per hour.