Residential Counselor: Mental Health Support & Community Skills

AC001 Acenda, Inc.

Mickleton (NJ)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 29,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health in New Jersey is seeking a PRN Residential Counselor for our Adult Residential Program. You will support the safety and well-being of residents, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help residents work toward recovery goals in a least-restrictive setting.

The role emphasizes skills teaching, daily living support, and community integration, with shifts including overnight and day/weekend options.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement is a High school diploma or equivalent, plus four years related mental health experience.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a mental health, health or related discipline.

Responsibilities

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 service providers.
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 residents.