Residence Counselor - Children

Prime Healthcare•Passaic, NJ

About The Position

St. Mary's General Hospital is seeking a Residence Counselor to supervise, engage, and support 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; a bachelor's degree holder does not need prior experience.
Associate’s degree candidates currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and with additional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
High school graduates with additional specific experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
With a high school diploma, five years of full-time experience working with youth in a group setting, or attributes and experience that enable appropriate work with youth diagnosed with serious mental illness.
With an associate’s degree, one year of experience working with youth in a group setting, or the alternative experience described in the posting.
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.
Support the development of 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.