PER DIEM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Behavioral Health Group in New Jersey invites applications for a Residential Counselor in group homes across Ocean County. Starting wage is $17.50/hour with evening and weekend differentials to enhance earnings.

The role supports 3-8 consumers with ongoing counseling, on-site services, and crisis intervention. Requires CPR/First Aid, and education as listed above, plus a valid NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• CPR, Handle With Care and First Aid certification required.
• Education: BA in health field or associate’s degree with 2 years related experience, or LPN with 2 years experience, or High School Diploma with 4 years experience.
• Valid NJ driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• On-site services and support.
• Communicating observations to the program specialist and team.
• 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 developing treatment service plan and discharge plan.
• Documentation of observations and services in daily shift notes and progress notes.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

BA/associate+2 years OR LPN+2 years OR HS+4 years

Job description

About this position

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!

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.

• 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;
• 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

Salary Information

$0 - $17.5Hourly Wage