Residential Wellness & Recovery Counselor

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

11 holidays

Job summary

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a full-time 40-hour-per-week role to support residential guests with counseling and recovery-focused services.

You will document treatment and service plans, maintain records, and help guests build coping skills within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate has a mental health background or related experience; CPRP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field, or a high school diploma with four years of related work or lived experience.
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, CPRP certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging individual and group educational training sessions to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in adapting training methods to meet participant needs and promote learning.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving and crisis-response skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience engaging individuals with mental health/substance use issues with empathy.
• Valid NJ driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follows team protocol for charting and recording current treatment information for guests.
• Maintains accurate records related to the service plan and support services.
• Maintains a working relationship with all guests and provides residential counseling.
• Supports guests to identify and develop coping strategies and personal recovery goals.
• Advocates with and/or on behalf of guests to access resources and develops socialization opportunities.

Skills

Mental health field

Training delivery

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

NJ driver’s license

Bilingual

Lived experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health field

High School Diploma / GED with four years experience

Tools

CPRP certification (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a full-time 40-hour-per-week role to support residential guests with counseling and recovery-focused services.

You will document treatment and service plans, maintain records, and help guests build coping skills within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate has a mental health background or related experience; CPRP certification is preferred.