Adolescent Residence Counselor - Mental Health

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a Residential Counselor to supervise and support adolescent residents in a structured program.

You will monitor medications, support progress on the Master Treatment Plan, and help develop essential personal and group activity skills. The role requires a background in social work, psychology, or related fields, with various education pathways and a NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support adolescent consumers in a residential setting.
• Ensure medication monitoring and education.
• Progress on Master Treatment Plan.
• Communicate and collaborate with families, program psychiatrist, and other mental health providers.

Skills

Communication with families

Collaboration with mental health pros

Youth program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation or related field

Associate’s degree candidates enrolled in Bachelor’s program with additional experience

High School Diploma – five years’ experience with youth in group setting

Associates Degree – one year experience with youth

Bachelor’s Degree – no experience necessary

Basic understanding of mental health services

Valid New Jersey Driver’s License

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a Residential Counselor to supervise and support adolescent residents in a structured program.

You will monitor medications, support progress on the Master Treatment Plan, and help develop essential personal and group activity skills. The role requires a background in social work, psychology, or related fields, with various education pathways and a NJ driver’s license.