Residential Counselor

Acenda Health; Mickleton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health in New Jersey seeks a Residential Counselor for our Adult Residential Program. You will ensure resident safety, provide supportive care, and work with a team to implement individualized rehabilitation goals.

The role focuses on direct clinical services, coordination with therapists and teachers, and fostering a structured, therapeutic environment to promote recovery and independence for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; four years of related mental health experience.
• Preferred: bachelor’s degree in mental health, psychology, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including screening, brief interventions, and referrals.
• Coordinate treatment with therapists, psychiatry, case management and other providers.
• Support case review processes and school needs assessments for students and families.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; monitor progress and outcomes.
• Establish positive resident relationships and support daily living activities.
• Lead group activities and therapeutic programs to promote skills and community integration.
• Maintain accurate documentation of progress, incidents, and observations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including residential supervisor, nurse and director.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in mental health or related field

Job description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as anResidential CounselorJob Title: Residential CounselorAbout Acenda Integrated HealthAcenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview:

Our Residential Service Program offers a continuum of housing for the acutely and chronically mentally ill with supervised residences. Our purpose is to help those suffering from severe mental illness to live in the least restrictive setting that is compatible with their level of functioning. As a Residential Counselor in our Adult Residential Program, you will provide for the safety and security of adult clients within the residential setting by promoting a healthful and supportive environment. You will work closely with the residential nurse, supervisor and director in the implementation of adult individualized rehabilitation treatment goals.

Program Info

As residential health care providers, we are committed to enriching our individuals' lives by promoting a helpful and supportive environment. Our intent is to support and assist the individuals in achieving their desired level of recovery within their desired wellness domains. In addition to recovery orientation, the goal of the residential program is to provide skills teaching, education, encourage personal growth and increased demonstration of independence within activities of daily living so the resident can integrate into the community to a residence of their choice. While they remain in the residential program, the goal is to provide the least restrictive but most clinically appropriate structured setting. Our combined efforts will promote physical and mental health, and increase social support identification and engagement resulting in a dramatic decrease in the need for further psychiatric hospitalization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical services will include screening, brief interventions, facilitating treatment referrals, school consultation and making necessary referrals to community supports as needed/identified
• Coordinates and integrates treatment with other therapists, psychiatry, case management, and other services providers, within and between agencies, when appropriate
• Helps to support the implementation of case review/school needs assessment process and providing direct services to students and parents/caregivers according to Tier eligibility
• Partners with the Hub Director in the development and implementation of mental health workplans and social/emotional learning assessments
• Responsible for oversight of the timely and evidence-based delivery of clinical services for students within the Hub
• Counsels individuals, families or groups in an outpatient setting, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and caring environment
• Provide assistance and guidance to residents in daily living activities, including personal care, meal planning, and household chores
• Implement and monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being or residents
• Facilitate group activities and therapeutic programs that promote skill development, socialization, and community integration
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of residents' progress, incidents, and any significant observations
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including residential supervisor, nurse, director, and medical professionals

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement is a High school diploma or equivalent, plus four years related mental health experience.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Preferred:
• Preferred is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline with knowledge of and experience with the chronic mentally ill adult population.
• Must be available and willing to work night shifts.

Additional Information:

Hourly Rate: $18.50Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agencyMission-driven core401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of compAcenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Department/ProgramRattling Run