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Residential Counselor - Youth I/DD

SERV Behavioral Health System • Burlington, NJ 08016 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Entry Level

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In a Partial Care setting, provide on-site direct behavioral health care services to clients (Adult, MICA, Geriatric). The direct service expectation is 2-5 groups daily, including supervision and assistance with daily living skills, anger management, mental health issues, and more. The role also involves acting as a liaison and client advocate for community resources and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily structure and outpatient groups which include but are not limited to supervision and assistance with daily living skills, anger management, mental health issues, current events, cooking skills, supportive counseling, health and exercise issues, symptom management, medication management, life skills, expressive arts, and relationships.
  • Communicate all significant changes in the client's behavior level and notable incidents to the appropriate team leader.
  • Act as liaisons and client advocates for community resources.
  • Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and adhere to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies.
  • Perform other duties occasionally, as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Full Job Description

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

JOB SUMMARY:

In a Partial Care setting, provide on-site direct behavioral health care services to clients (Adult, MICA, Geriatric). Direct service expectation is 2-5 groups daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Responsible for providing daily structure and outpatient groups which include but are not limited to supervision and assistance with daily living skills, anger management, mental health issues, current events, cooking skills, supportive counseling, health and exercise issues, symptom management, medication management, life skills, expressive arts, and relationships.

+ Partial Care Counselors communicate all significant changes in the client's behavior level and notable incidents to the appropriate team leader.

+ Act as liaisons and client advocates for community resources.

+ Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies.

+ Performs other duties occasionally, as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

+ Bachelor's degree in the field of Human Services; or Associates Degree and two years of related work or life experience in providing human services; or a High School diploma and five years related work or life experience in providing human services, or possess a relevant credential, such as Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, bachelor's degree in social work, certified rehabilitation counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor, bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, or a bachelor of science in nursing

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EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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