Residential Senior Counselor - Mental Health

SERV Behavioral Health System•Highland Park, NJ

9d•$23

About The Position

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services. JOB SUMMARY: Program development and administration for behavioral health care services to the agency’s adult clients through the provision of Client Care Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in mental health or other appropriate human services discipline or a High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of related work-life experience
Or a combination of 1 or more years of college and related work-life experience, which total 4 years
If the bachelor’s degree is not in the human services field, the candidate must have at least 1 year of related work-life experience
Additional qualifications can include an RN or LPN with 2 years of related work-life experience
In addition to the above, the candidate must have one year of experience in a residential setting.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and no more than 5 points on driving record
Must be 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Medications and monitoring procedures
Residential counseling skills
Crisis prevention and intervention
Proper documentation procedures
Ability to be a member of a treatment team
Facilitate management
Administrative supervision
Staff training and orientation
Individual services coordination
A safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to all safety standards, government regulations, and corporate policies.