Residential Counselor - Union
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Social Work
Mental Health -
Healthcare
Mental Health
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 Union City, NJ
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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.
- 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.
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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