Residence Counselor - Children

St. Mary's General Hospital•Passaic, NJ

62d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary's General Hospital is hiring a Residence Counselor to supervise, engage, and support adolescent consumers in a residential setting. The role includes medication monitoring and education, supporting progress on the Master Treatment Plan, developing personal care skills, and providing 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 bachelor’s degree holders.
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.
For an associate’s degree, one year of experience working with youth in a group setting, or comparable attributes and experience enabling appropriate work with youth diagnosed with serious mental illness.
High school graduates with additional specific experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For a high school diploma, five years of full-time experience working with youth in a group setting, or comparable attributes and experience enabling appropriate work with youth diagnosed with serious mental illness.
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 the Master Treatment Plan.
Support 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.