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Residential Counselor - Community Support Services (CSS)

SERV Behavioral Health System·Clifton, New Jersey

$21 - $21/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The counselor provides training and support in skills development and medication management to clients with severe mental illness. They also engage in case management, crisis intervention, and coordination with care providers.

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 possess a license as a RN.
  • A minimum of 2 years working in a community based behavioral health setting.
  • Valid driver's license in the state of residence plus three-year driving history and a driving record in good standing.

SALARY

• $21.13 per hour

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Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred, or a nursing license in lieu of a degree. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a community-based behavioral health setting.

  • bachelor degree
  • Case Management
  • Advocacy
  • Documentation
  • Training
  • Collaboration
  • Monitoring
  • Skills Development
  • Medication Management
  • Service Coordination
  • Crisis Assessment
  • Intervention
  • Recovery
  • Family Intervention
  • Illness Management
  • Therapeutic Rehabilitation
  • Work Readiness Activities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$21 - $21/hr
Location
Clifton, New Jersey
Posted
Feb 11, 2026
Closes
May 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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SERV Behavioral Health System

SERV Behavioral Health System is an award-winning, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization. Focused on compassionate care and personal empowerment, we offer a full spectrum of recovery services for children, youth, and adults living with chronic mental illness,...

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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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.

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