PER DIEM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Preferred Behavioral Health Group; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier behavioral health organization as a Per Diem Residential Counselor in Ocean County, NJ. This role involves supporting consumers in a group home setting through effective counseling and crisis intervention, contributing to our mission of changing lives. With competitive pay and shift differentials, take the opportunity to be part of a recognized 'Best Place to Work' team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to supervise medication self-administration.
• Must hold CPR and first aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist consumers in a residential setting.
• Participate in treatment service plans and document findings.
• Provide on-site support and crisis intervention.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis Intervention

Education

BA in health-related field

LPN with 2 years of experience

High School Diploma with 4 years of experience

Job description

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If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is tochange lives and save lives across the state of New Jerseythrough a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today!

J ob Title: Per Diem Residential Counselor

Program: Residential

Location: Group Homes throughout Ocean County

Starting Rate $17.50 plus weekend and shift differentials

Weekend And Shift Differentials

$3.00 Evening Shift Differential for Monday through Friday

$5.00 Weekend Shift Differential for Saturday and Sunday

Job Description/Summary

Observe and assist 3-8 consumers in a residential setting, with ongoing counseling for mental health services. All residential group home counselors are viewed as essential personnel in states of emergency and need to comply with work schedules accordingly.

Essential Job Function

• On-site services and support;
• Communicating observations and information about the consumer to the program specialist and team;
• Counselor will demonstrate proficiency in AMHR, WRAP and IMR;
• Supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities;
• Transportation
• Resident counseling
• Crisis intervention services, with ability to call police, outreach and ambulance services
• Participation in the development of the brief visit process, treatment service plan, discharge plan, or any other behavioral modification plan;
• Participation in individual service, coordinating activities such as medical, mental, health and community services;
• Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer in daily shift notes, weekly progress notes, or any other emergent documentation needed;
  
  

Required Competencies

• Proficient written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Must maintain required CPR, Handle With Care and first aid education/certification;
• Supervise medication self-administration by the consumer, and has a working knowledge of medications and side effects;
• On-going communication with specialist regarding consumers and exhibited behaviors;
  
  

Category Qualification / Education

• BA in health-related field or associate’s degree and 2 years of related work or life experience or
• LPN and 2 years of related work of life experience or
• High School Diploma and 4 years of work or life experience
• Valid NJ driver’s license
  
  

EOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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