Residential Counselor - Mental Health

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.

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