Residential Counselor - Community Support Services (CSS)

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. is seeking a Residential Counselor to support clients with severe mental illness through skills development and case management. This role involves crisis intervention, recruiting and training providers, and coordinating care for clients.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field or a nursing license, along with a minimum of two years in a community behavioral health setting. A valid driver's license and good driving record are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a community-based behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver's license in the state of residence with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support in skills development and medication management.
• Assist in recruitment and monitoring of therapeutic foster care providers.
• Coordinate care and advocate for clients' needs.

Skills

Community behavioral health experience

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic rehabilitation skill development

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology or criminal justice

Job description

Residential Counselor - Community Support Services (CSS)

Job Summary: The counselor provides training and support in skills development, medication management, work readiness activities, case management and service coordination to clients experiencing significant disturbances in daily living due to severe and persistent mental illness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Involved in the recruitment, training and the provision of ongoing monitoring of care provided by therapeutic foster care providers.
• Interacts regularly with providers regarding client issues and the provision of care; and counselor will monitor the completion of provider paperwork documentation.
• Assess needs, complete required documentation, case management, coordination with collateral care providers, advocate for client’s needs, provide individual therapeutic rehabilitation skill development, illness management and recovery, (and family intervention as indicated), provide crisis assessment and intervention.
• Provide termination planning and provide medication and psychosocial education to clients.
• Carry and respond to a pager providing on‑call services.
• Involved in the planning and carrying out of quarterly therapeutic provider meetings.
• Functions as a member of the clinical treatment team.
• Performs other duties as from time‑to‑time, be deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology or criminal justice is preferred.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the applicant should possessa license as a RN.
• Aminimum of 2 years working in a community based behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver'slicense in the state of residence plus three-yeardriving history and a driving record in good standing.

Salary:

• $20.51per hour

EEO STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.