PRN Residential Counselor

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Residential Counselor

Job Title:

PRN Residential Counselor. This position will cover (4) Group Homes.

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work‑life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi‑year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work‑Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families.

Our Residential Service Program offers a continuum of housing for the acutely and chronically mentally ill with supervised residences. Our purpose is to help those suffering from severe mental illness to live in the least restrictive setting that is compatible with their level of functioning. As a Residential Counselor in our Adult Residential Program, you will provide for the safety and security of adult clients within the residential setting by promoting a healthful and supportive environment.

You will work closely with the residential nurse, supervisor and director in the implementation of adult individualized rehabilitation treatment goals.

• Clinical services will include screening, brief interventions, facilitating treatment referrals, school consultation and making necessary referrals to community supports as needed/identified.
• Coordinates and integrates treatment with other therapists, psychiatry, case management, and other services providers, within and between agencies, when appropriate.
• Helps to support the implementation of case review/school needs assessment process and providing direct services to students and parents/caregivers according to Tier eligibility.
• Partners with the Hub Director in the development and implementation of mental health workplans and social/emotional learning assessments.
• Responsible for oversight of the timely and evidence‑based delivery of clinical services for students within the Hub.
• Counsels individuals, families or groups in an outpatient setting, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and caring environment.
• Provide assistance and guidance to residents in daily living activities, including personal care, meal planning, and household chores.
• Implement and monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well‑being of residents.
• Facilitate group activities and therapeutic programs that promote skill development, socialization, and community integration.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of residents’ progress, incidents, and any significant observations.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including residential supervisor, nurse, director, and medical professionals.

• Minimum requirement is a High school diploma or equivalent, plus four years related mental health experience.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Preferred: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline with knowledge of and experience with the chronic mentally ill adult population.

• Hourly Rate: $18.50
• Bilingual Rate:
  An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish…