Residential Counselor - Mental Health
SERV Behavioral Health System·Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
SERV Behavioral Health System·Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
The Residential Counselor provides therapeutic residential support to adult clients with mental illness, assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and crisis intervention within a group home environment. Essential duties include supervising clients, maintaining the home, organizing social activities, and ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety regulations.
The Residential Counselor - Mental Health, provides therapeutic residential support to adult clients with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.
• $21.83 to $23.19 per hour based on experience and education.
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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.
Candidates need a High school diploma or equivalent combined with four years of experience, or two years of experience plus an LPN license, or a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or a non-related Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience to meet the minimum educational threshold. A valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean record is also mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
