Residential Counselor- Swan- FT/Evenings

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Belle Mead
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Description: Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.

Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic's East Mountain Youth Lodge provides a continuum of out of home residential treatment services for adolescents between the ages of 13-18. We provide 24 hour clinical, therapeutic treatment for emotional, behavioral, psychiatric and substance abuse difficulties based on the resident strengths and needs.

Responsibilties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Functions as a role model of healthy interpersonal relationships and demonstrates appropriate behavior for patients, family, and staff.
uses a nurtured heart approach to provide supervision, behavior management, and counseling of the basic needs for the youth,
Residential Counselors will build relationships and assist with developing our adolescence through support of behavior modules.
Responsibilities include leading resident group meetings, coordinating recreation activities, and participating in other group functions.

Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
PCH (Lotus, Sunflower), Co-Occurring (Wolf), RTC (Bear, Eagle, Butterfly)
HS Diploma or equivalent AND 3-5 years' experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting
OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a field unrelated to social work or psychology OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university in social work, psychology or related field
IRTS Level of Care (Swan)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a field unrelated to social work or psychology OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university in social work, psychology or related field AND 3-5 years' experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Driver's License from a USA state

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