Acenda Health·Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provide safety, security, and a supportive environment for adult clients with severe mental illness in a residential setting. Implement individualized rehabilitation treatment goals and assist residents with daily living activities and community integration.
If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Residential Counselor Job Title: Residential Counselor (2) Positions available!
About Acenda Integrated Health Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey.
Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events.
Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families.
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Job Overview: Our Residential Service Program offers a continuum of housing for the acutely and chronically mentally ill with supervised residences.
Our purpose is to help those suffering from severe mental illness to live in the least restrictive setting that is compatible with their level of functioning.
As a Residential Counselor in our Adult Residential Program, you will provide for the safety and security of adult clients within the residential setting by promoting a healthful and supportive environment.
You will work closely with the residential nurse, supervisor and director in the implementation of adult individualized rehabilitation treatment goals.
Program Info As residential health care providers, we are committed to enriching our individuals’ lives by promoting a helpful and supportive environment.
Our intent is to support and assist the individuals in achieving their desired level of recovery within their desired wellness domains.
In addition to recovery orientation, the goal of the residential program is to provide skills teaching, education, encourage personal growth and increased demonstration of independence within activities of daily living so the resident can integrate into the community to a residence of their choice.
While they remain in the residential program, the goal is to provide the least restrictive but most clinically appropriate structured setting.
Our combined efforts will promote physical and mental health, and increase social support identification and engagement resulting in a dramatic decrease in the need for further psychiatric hospitalization.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and caring environment. Provide assistance and guidance to residents in daily living activities, including personal care, meal planning, and household chores. Implement and monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being or residents. Facilitate group activities and therapeutic programs that promote skill development, socialization, and community integration. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of residents' progress, incidents, and any significant observations. Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including residential supervisor, nurse, director, and medical professionals.
Minimum requirement is a High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years related mental health experience. Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline with knowledge of and experience with the chronic mentally ill adult population.
Base Pay: $18.50 Sign-on Bonus: $500 Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.
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.