Residence Counselor - Children

St. Mary's General Hospital•Passaic, NJ

About The Position

The Residence Counselor supervises, engages, and supports adolescent consumers in a residential setting. The role includes monitoring and educating consumers about medication, supporting progress on their Master Treatment Plans, developing personal care skills, and facilitating age-appropriate group, leisure, and recreational activities. The Residence Counselor communicates and collaborates with families, the program psychiatrist, and other mental health providers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related field; no experience is necessary for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Associate’s degree candidates currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program may be considered case by case with additional experience.
High school graduates with additional specific experience may be considered case by case.
Candidates with a high school diploma must have five years of full-time experience working with youth in a group setting, or demonstrate attributes and experience that enable them to work appropriately with youth diagnosed with serious mental illness.
Candidates with an associate’s degree must have one year of experience working with youth in a group setting, or meet the stated alternative criteria.
Basic understanding of mental health services and the role of residence counselors in mental health services.
Valid New Jersey driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Supervise, engage, and support adolescent consumers in a residential setting.
Ensure medication monitoring and education.
Support consumers’ progress on their Master Treatment Plans.
Develop consumers’ personal care skills.
Provide age-appropriate group, leisure, and recreational activities.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with families, the program psychiatrist, and other mental health providers.