MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR/WARREN COUNTY FULL TIME OVERNIGHT (11:00PM-7:00 AM) MONDAY-FRIDAY)

Easterseals New Jersey • Hackettstown, NJ

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About The Position

Easterseals is seeking a Mental Health Residential Counselor to support people living with mental illness and individuals with developmental disabilities. The role supports consumers in achieving measurable outcomes and provides high-quality services in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) and Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (AMHRS) standards. The position is full-time, overnight, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, in Warren County.

The counselor educates and monitors consumers regarding medications, observes medication logs, completes monthly medication audits, coordinates supportive services based on consumer needs, responds promptly to complaints and grievances, and documents services accurately and within required timeframes using an electronic health record.

Easterseals is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving children and adults with disabilities and special needs. The organization emphasizes respectfulness, warmth, and expertise and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health or human services; or a combination of one or more years of college plus related life or work experience totaling four years; or a high school diploma or GED plus four years of related work or life experience.
• Intermediate computer experience and ability to learn new computer programs.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and compassion when working with consumers.

Responsibilities

• Support consumers in achieving measurable outcomes to address new and ongoing care challenges.
• Adhere to Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (AMHRS) standards.
• Respond to consumer complaints and grievances in a timely manner to promote consumer and customer satisfaction.
• Educate and monitor consumers regarding medications, observe medication logs, and complete monthly medication audits.
• Coordinate supportive services based on consumer needs.
• Provide high-quality services in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs).
• Document services accurately and within required timeframes, following policies and procedures and using the electronic health record.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• No-cost life and accidental death insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee assistance program
• 403(b) plan with match
• Discount programs
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid time off buy-back
• Paid medical leave time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee wellness program
• Employee referral program
• Paid orientation and training
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time