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Residential Senior Counselor - Mental Health

SERV Behavioral Health System
place Union, 07083
local_atm $22.11 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Medication Management
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Individuals

About Job

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 2 PM to 1 PM
  • Tuesday 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM
  • Friday 8 AM to 4 PM

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:
  • $22.11 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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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

Medication Management

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities
School

Settings

Government
Residential
Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Military