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Req Number
DIR-24-00029
Location
BHS - IRP South (Salem, NJ)
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Openings
1
Category
Direct Care - Residential
Description
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a House Manager, Assistant House Manager, Program Supervisor or Program Director, the residential counselor serves as a member of the Residential Program staff providing support and instruction to the residents of the assigned residential site.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides support services, including but not limited to daily living skills, life skill development, supportive residential counseling, transportation, etc. as needed by each resident.
- Support and assist residents in weekly program schedules and outside activities.
- Maintains the security and safety of the residents and the facility.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Individual Recovery Plan for each resident.
- Communicate, in written & verbal form, assessments & observations of consumers to other treatment team members.
- Supervise and monitor residents in self-medication. (n/a for TRP, Mercer Residential)
- Maintains accurate/current client documentation according to accrediting standards.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: N/A
Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any of the following: - High school diploma/GED) + four years of related work or life experience (experience related to job duties must be clearly documented);
- LPN license + two years of related work or life experience;
- Combination of one or more years of college + related work or life experience together equaling four years;
- RN license;
- Bachelors degree from accredited college/university + one year of related work or life experience;
- Bachelors degree from accredited college/university, in mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: Valid driver's license is required.
MANDATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Behavioral Health Services Completion of comprehensive competency based training program for individuals providing adult mental health residential services required. Certification of CPI/CPR/First Aid, issued by a certified trainer within 90 days of employment. Completion of essential learning online training.
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Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Weekly Work Hours 40
Proposed Salary $36,400/annually
ScheduleTuesday - Saturday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
This position is currently accepting applications.