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Per Diem Residential Counselor - Union City

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

#Interpersonal Skills #Behavioral Health #Documentation #Communication #Transportation #Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Social Services

Quick overview

The Per Diem Residential Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing individualized service plans for residents, providing direct counseling, and supervising recreational activities. They also provide crisis intervention and transport residents to appointments as needed.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or Social Services, or a Bachelor's Degree in another field with one year of related experience, or a high school diploma with four years of related experience. A valid driver's license is also required.

bachelor degreehigh schoolInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCoordinationDocumentationCounselingCrisis InterventionTransportationIndependent Living SkillsRecreational ActivitiesMedication Compliance

Job description

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey.

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Residential Counselor for our MCG Adult Residential program located in Union City, NJ.

Our Residential Programs serve individuals who are referred primarily from the State and County Hospitals and who are ready for discharge into the community. MCG has had success in moving individuals along the continuum of care available, progressing from A+ group homes to less supervised levels.

Job Duties

Responsible for development and implementation of an individualized service plan for program residents, including direct counseling.
Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
Provide crisis intervention, document observations, information and services provided to the consumer in progress notes
Transport residents to medical and service appointments as needed
Provide education, modeling, and monitoring to residents regarding medication compliance independent living skills and interpersonal skills
Be able to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating works efforts with other employees and organizations

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or Social Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree in another field and 1 year related experience OR High school diploma plus 4 years related experience
Valid driver's license required

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Current employees

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MISSION

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.