PER DIEM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

About the Organization

Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization and the premier behavioral health provider in New Jersey. Named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ, PBHG is dedicated to changing and saving lives through a Trauma Informed Care culture. We prioritize staff development, embrace a growth mindset, and foster a diverse team where employees feel valued and belong.

About the Role

As a Per Diem Residential Counselor, you will observe and assist 3-8 consumers in a residential setting, providing ongoing counseling for mental health services. Residential group home counselors are considered essential personnel and must comply with work schedules, including during states of emergency.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services and support to consumers.
• Communicate observations and information about consumers to the program specialist and team.
• Demonstrate proficiency in AMHR, WRAP, and IMR.
• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Provide transportation for residents.
• Deliver resident counseling and crisis intervention services, including contacting police, outreach, and ambulance services as needed.
• Participate in the development of the brief visit process, treatment service plan, discharge plan, or any other behavioral modification plan.
• Coordinate activities such as medical, mental health, and community services.
• Document observations, information, and services provided in daily shift notes, weekly progress notes, or other emergent documentation.
• Supervise medication self-administration by consumers and maintain a working knowledge of medications and side effects.
• Maintain ongoing communication with specialists regarding consumers and exhibited behaviors.

Requirements

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Maintain required CPR, Handle With Care, and first aid certifications.

Qualifications

• BA in a health-related field, or
• Associate’s degree and 2 years of related work or life experience, or
• LPN and 2 years of related work or life experience, or
• High School Diploma and 4 years of work or life experience.
• Valid NJ driver’s license.

Pay

Starting rate: $17.50 per hour, plus shift differentials.

• $3.00 evening shift differential for Monday through Friday.
• $5.00 weekend shift differential for Saturday and Sunday.

Schedule

Per diem (as needed) shifts in group homes throughout Ocean County.