FT Residential Counselor - Jersey City

Job Summary

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is seeking a Full Time Residential Counselor for their MCG Adult Residential program located in Jersey City, NJ.

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 work 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

About the Role

MCG Adult 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and coordinate efforts with others

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided upon hire.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website at ccannj.com.

For current employees, please refer to the Agency Internal Job Application Form available in HR's public folders in Outlook.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Charities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.