SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc.
Residential Counselor - Mental Health
SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc., Cranford, New Jersey, us, 07016
Overview
SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.
Job Summary The Residential Counselor - Mental Health provides therapeutic residential support to adult clients with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provides support to clients in daily living skills and personal care needs
Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients
Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
Provides support and assistance to clients in obtaining additional needed services
Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients’ medications
Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert or manage crisis situations
Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies
Education, Knowledge, Skill & Ability
High school diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of work or life experience, OR
High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of work or life experience and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other related human services discipline, or license as a Registered Nurse (RN) OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-mental health/health human services discipline and one or more years of related work or life experience together equaling four (4) years
Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with mental illness and their families
Salary $18.53 to $19.86 per hour based on experience and education.
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.
Application Questions Who referred you to this position? Enter their first and last name here.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
What is your citizenship / employment eligibility?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Desired salary
Pursuant to federal law, the Office of Inspector General's recommendations, and SERV's Compliance Plan, each applicant must answer and certify the following questions:
Have you ever had your professional license suspended, revoked, or received a board action?
Are you currently charged with a criminal offense related to the delivery of health care services?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, entered into a plea bargain, or other arrangements with prosecuting authorities relating to any of the following? The delivery of health care services; Crimes of neglect, violence, theft, dishonesty or financial misconduct; Any other offenses not listed in 1 or 2 above; Never as it pertains to delivery of health care services, crimes of neglect, violence, theft, dishonesty or financial misconduct
If yes, please give date(s) and a brief description of the offense and sentence. (If none enter N/A)
Have you ever been found civilly or criminally liable for abuse/ neglect?
Have you ever been excluded (or proposed for exclusion) from the Medicare or Medicaid programs or any other Federally funded health care program, or had a civil monetary penalty or administrative fine imposed against you?
If yes, please give the date and a brief description of the offense resulting in the penalty and date of reinstatement. (If none enter N/A)
Have you previously worked for SERV?
Can you perform this job's required duties with or without reasonable accommodations?
Do you have any relatives who currently work for SERV?
If yes, please provide the name of the relative. (If no enter N/A)
Do you have a valid and current driver's license in the state you currently live in?
Is your driver's license considered a learner's permit, or a probationary license by the state that issues it? (Probationary licenses typically have restrictions on driving hours and number of passengers in the vehicle and are most commonly issued to drivers who have just obtained their first license.)
Have you had a driver's license for at least two years?
I am able to attend a one to two week onboarding training from 9AM to 5PM. This is a one-time requirement
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a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whom makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at dol.gov/ofccp.
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A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
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Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis
Neurodivergence, for example, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
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Job Summary The Residential Counselor - Mental Health provides therapeutic residential support to adult clients with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provides support to clients in daily living skills and personal care needs
Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients
Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
Provides support and assistance to clients in obtaining additional needed services
Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients’ medications
Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert or manage crisis situations
Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies
Education, Knowledge, Skill & Ability
High school diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of work or life experience, OR
High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of work or life experience and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other related human services discipline, or license as a Registered Nurse (RN) OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-mental health/health human services discipline and one or more years of related work or life experience together equaling four (4) years
Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with mental illness and their families
Salary $18.53 to $19.86 per hour based on experience and education.
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.
Application Questions Who referred you to this position? Enter their first and last name here.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
What is your citizenship / employment eligibility?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Desired salary
Pursuant to federal law, the Office of Inspector General's recommendations, and SERV's Compliance Plan, each applicant must answer and certify the following questions:
Have you ever had your professional license suspended, revoked, or received a board action?
Are you currently charged with a criminal offense related to the delivery of health care services?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, entered into a plea bargain, or other arrangements with prosecuting authorities relating to any of the following? The delivery of health care services; Crimes of neglect, violence, theft, dishonesty or financial misconduct; Any other offenses not listed in 1 or 2 above; Never as it pertains to delivery of health care services, crimes of neglect, violence, theft, dishonesty or financial misconduct
If yes, please give date(s) and a brief description of the offense and sentence. (If none enter N/A)
Have you ever been found civilly or criminally liable for abuse/ neglect?
Have you ever been excluded (or proposed for exclusion) from the Medicare or Medicaid programs or any other Federally funded health care program, or had a civil monetary penalty or administrative fine imposed against you?
If yes, please give the date and a brief description of the offense resulting in the penalty and date of reinstatement. (If none enter N/A)
Have you previously worked for SERV?
Can you perform this job's required duties with or without reasonable accommodations?
Do you have any relatives who currently work for SERV?
If yes, please provide the name of the relative. (If no enter N/A)
Do you have a valid and current driver's license in the state you currently live in?
Is your driver's license considered a learner's permit, or a probationary license by the state that issues it? (Probationary licenses typically have restrictions on driving hours and number of passengers in the vehicle and are most commonly issued to drivers who have just obtained their first license.)
Have you had a driver's license for at least two years?
I am able to attend a one to two week onboarding training from 9AM to 5PM. This is a one-time requirement
Veteran Self-Identification Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
I identify as one or more of the classifications of protected veteran listed above
I am not a protected veteran
I do not wish to answer
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whom makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis
Neurodivergence, for example, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Please check one of the boxes below:
YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST
NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST
I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
I consent to be contacted over SMS/Text for this job.
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