Counselor Residence

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is looking for a qualified individual to assist in psychiatric rehabilitative case management services at St. Joseph's University Medical Center. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or be a licensed RN in NJ, with related work experience. Bilingual skills in Spanish/English/American Sign Language are preferred.

The role involves working night shifts, ensuring the treatment needs of consumers are addressed in safe therapeutic environments. The position offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitative case management services.
• At least one year of related work experience if not meeting educational criteria.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff in providing case management services.
• Document observations and communications per established protocols.
• Ensure treatment needs of residents are met.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English/American Sign Language

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health or related field

Licensed RN in NJ

High School diploma

Job description

Responsible for assisting senior staff in guaranteeing the provision of psychiatric rehabilitative case management services to consumers residing in varied therapeutic supervised settings. Communicates and documents all observations and discussions utilizing established protocols. Addresses all treatment needs of consumer residents, assuring they reside in safe and therapeutic environments.

Responsibilities

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts normally acquired through completion of Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a Mental Health or other appropriate Human Services discipline OR licensed as RN in the State of NJ by the State Board of Nursing OR a combination of one or more years of college, plus related work or life experience together equaling four years OR the individual is required to have at least one year of related work experience if the four-year college education does not meet the prior requirements OR a License as a Practical Nurse plus two years of related experience; OR a High School diploma or the equivalent, plus four years of related work or life experience. Must have valid CPR and Basic First Aid certification. Valid driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the SJH insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle. Bilingual Spanish/English/ American Sign Language preferred. Work requires the ability to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems.

About Us

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph's Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20260757
• Job Category Support Services
• Posting Date 05/29/2026, 03:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)