Residence Counselor
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Residence Counselor FullTime 37.5 hours per week) Competitive Salary
Join Our Team at The Guidance Center!
For over 60 years The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency providing compassionate professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County NJ. As a nonprofit organization our dedicated team of professionals including doctors nurses therapists and support staff works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.
What We Offer:
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Health Prescription Dental and Vision Insurance
OrganizationPaid Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Union Membership
Employee Discounts (auto event tickets insurance wireless services and more)
10 additional pay for hours worked between 12:00 AM 8:00 AM
What You Need to Apply:
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in a mental healthrelated field
ORA Licensed Registered Nurse
ORA combination of one or more years of college plus related work or life experience equaling four years
ORA Licensed Practical Nurse plus two years of related work or life experience
ORA High School Diploma plus four years of related mental health experience
Knowledge of community resources and agencies
Valid automobile drivers license with MVR meeting agency standards
Position Overview:
As a Residence Counselor you will provide counseling guidance and advocacy to clients with behavioral health needs in a residential setting. You will play a key role in supporting individuals on their path toward greater independence and improved mental wellbeing.
What does this position look like
A Residence Counselor is responsible for maintaining progress and activity records developing and implementing social recreational and educational activities and providing onsite support services. Additional responsibilities include communicating client observations to the treatment team assisting with transportation to community resources and participating in team meetings and treatment planning.
The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.
Employment Type
Full-Time
