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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Residential Counselor - Union City

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, Union City, New Jersey, us, 07087


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

Union 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:Responsible for development and implementation of an individualized service plan for program residents, including direct counseling.Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities.Provide crisis intervention, document observations, information, and services provided to the consumer in progress notes.Transport residents to medical and service appointments as needed.Provide education, modeling, and monitoring to residents regarding medication compliance, independent living skills, and interpersonal skills.Be able to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work 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.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.BENEFITS:CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

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