Per Diem Residential Counselor - Union City
Job Summary
MCG Adult Residential program, part of Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, is seeking a Per Diem Residential Counselor in Union City, NJ.
Job Duties
- Develop and implement individualized service plans 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.
- Work independently while communicating and coordinating 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
Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey. Our Residential Programs serve individuals who are referred primarily from the State and County Hospitals and who are ready for discharge into the community. We have a track record of successfully moving individuals along the continuum of care available, progressing from A+ group homes to less supervised levels.
Company Information
Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System is a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. Catholic Charities 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.
Contact Us
To apply for this position, please visit our website at ccannj.com.
Current Employees Only
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