Job Description

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey.

We are currently seeking a Full Time   Residential Counselor  for our  MCG Adult Residential program  located in  Jersey City, NJ.

Our Residential Programs serve individuals who are referred primarily from the State and County Hospitals and who are ready for discharge into the community. MCG has had success in moving individuals along the continuum of care available, progressing from A+ group homes to less supervised levels.

Job Duties:

1. Responsible for development and implementation of an individualized service plan for program residents, including direct counseling.
2. Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
3. Provide crisis intervention, document observations, information and services provided to the consumer in progress notes
4. Transport residents to medical and service appointments as needed
5. Provide education, modeling, and monitoring to residents regarding medication compliance independent living skills and interpersonal skills
6. Be able to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating works efforts 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

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CURRENT EMPLOYEES:

• Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

MISSION:

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, 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.

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