Residential Counselor
Join #TeamAcenda as a PRN Residential Counselor in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Top Workplace in 2025 by the Philadelphia Inquirer

As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward.

Job Overview: Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of adults living with serious mental illness? At Acenda, our Adult Residential Program provides a supportive, supervised living environment that empowers people to thrive in the least restrictive setting possible. As a Residential Counselor, you'll be an essential part of a collaborative care team-working side-by-side with nurses, supervisors, and directors to support individualized rehabilitation goals. Join us in creating a safe, healing, and hopeful space where every individual is met with dignity, compassion, and the tools to move forward.

Key Responsibilities:
• Build meaningful connections by fostering a supportive, respectful, and empowering environment where residents feel safe and valued.
• Support independence and daily success by assisting residents with personal care, meal prep, and household tasks, encouraging confidence and life skills.
• Bring care plans to life by actively implementing and monitoring individualized treatment goals that promote emotional, physical, and social wellness.
• Lead engaging group activities and therapeutic programs that strengthen daily living skills, boost confidence, and help residents connect with their community.
• Ensure high-quality care through timely, accurate documentation of progress, challenges, and significant observations.
• Be a valued team player by collaborating closely with supervisors, nurses, and medical professionals to provide consistent, compassionate care.

Requirements:
• Minimum requirement is a High school diploma or equivalent, plus four years related mental health experience.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information:
• Starting Compensation: $18.50
• Sign on bonus: $500
• Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50/hourly

We provide:
• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous time-off
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Are you ready to join Team Acenda?

Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.org/

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