Mental Health Residential Counselor - Easterseals New Jersey
Somerville, NJ
About the Job
Mental Health Residential Counselor/FT/Somerset County
Are you looking to join a dynamic team of passionate professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of people living with mental illness?
Your interest in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is valuable to us!
What's in it for you?
Be a part of a national organization that has helped people living with developmental disabilities, and special needs for more than a century!
What's in it for you?
Be a part of a national organization that has helped people living with developmental disabilities, and special needs for more than a century!
Work with an awesome team of professionals who have a true passion for the work that they do.
Great benefits!
- Competitive pay!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Plentiful Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Plan with Match
- Discount Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Time Off Buy-Back
- Paid Medical Leave Time
- Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards
- Access to Electronic Pay Statements
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Paid Orientation & Training
- Recognition Program
What will you do?
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supports consumers in achieving measurable outcomes to address new and ongoing consumer care
- Adheres to the Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services standards (AMHRS).
- Achieves a high level of consumer and customer satisfaction by responding in a timely manner to consumer complaints and grievances.
- Educates and monitors consumer medications, observe medication logs, and completes monthly medication audits.
- Coordinates supportive services based on consumer
- Provides high-quality services in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
- Accurately documents services in accordance with required timeframes with policy and procedures using the electronic health record
- travels throughout the assigned county as needed
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health, or human services
OR
- A combination of one (1) or more years of college, plus related life or work experience equal to four
(4) years
OR
- High School or GED plus four (4) years of related work or life
- Must have an intermediate level of computer experience with the ability to learn new computer
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must be flexible and compassionate when working with consumers
About Us!
Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE
Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office, or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions. Easterseals NJ offers paid training, 403(b) Retirement Plan and generous Paid Time Off for all employees! To view all benefit information, visit www.enjbenefits.com
As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office, or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions. Easterseals NJ offers paid training, 403(b) Retirement Plan and generous Paid Time Off for all employees! To view all benefit information, visit www.enjbenefits.com
About Easterseals New Jersey:
About Us!Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs, live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so.
Source : Easterseals New Jersey
