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Residential Senior Counselor - Mental Health

SERV Behavioral Health System

Jersey City, NJ$49kPosted Oct 6, 2026

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JOB SUMMARY

Program development and administration for behavioral health care services to the agency’s adult clients through the provision of Client Care Services. SCHEDULE: Tuesday through Saturday 7AM to 3PM.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

& RESPONSIBILITIES: Medications and monitoring procedures Residential counseling skills Crisis prevention and intervention Proper documentation procedures Ability to be a member of a treatment team Facilitate management Administrative supervision Staff training and orientation Individual services coordination A safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to all safety standards, government regulations, and corporate policies.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY: Bachelor’s degree with a major in mental health or other appropriate human services discipline or a High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of related work-life experience Or a combination of 1 or more years of college and related work-life experience, which total 4 years If the bachelor’s degree is not in the human services field, the candidate must have at least 1 year of related work-life experience Additional qualifications can include an RN or LPN with 2 years of related work-life experience In addition to the above, the candidate must have one year of experience in a residential setting.

Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and no more than 5 points on driving record Must be 21 years old. SALARY: $23.45 per hour. #INDPR2 EEO STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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