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Job Title: Full Time Residential Counselor

Program: Residential

Location: 725 Airport Road, Lakewood, NJ

$500 Sign On Bonus

Job Description/Summary

Observe and assist 3-7 consumers in a residential setting, with ongoing counseling for mental health services. All residential group home counselors are viewed as essential personnel in states of emergency and need to comply with work schedules accordingly.

Essential Job Function

• On-site services and support;
• Communicating observations and information about the consumer to the program specialist and team;
• Counselor will demonstrate proficiency in AMHR, WRAP and IMR;
• Supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities;
• Transportation
• Resident counseling
• Crisis intervention services, with ability to call police, outreach and ambulance services
• Participation in the development of the brief visit process, treatment service plan, discharge plan, or any other behavioral modification plan;
• Participation in individual service, coordinating activities such as medical, mental, health and community services;
• Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer in daily shift notes, weekly progress notes, or any other emergent documentation needed;

Required Competencies

• Proficient written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Must maintain required CPR, Handle With Care and first aid education/certification;
• Supervise medication self-administration by the consumer, and has a working knowledge of medications and side effects;
• On-going communication with specialist regarding consumers and exhibited behaviors;

Category Qualification / Education

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

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical and Dental Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Disability and Life Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Training opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

o Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

Preferred Behavioral Health Group requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination for COVID - 19 before beginning work, unless a valid medical, religious or other exemption is approved by PBHG consistent with applicable law.

EOE