Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic: Residential Counselor, Full Time/Part Time

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.BEAR LODGE: A population of adolescent males struggling with a combination of mental health, behavioral disorders and more intense co-occurring substance abuse disorders.BUTTERFLY LODGE: A population of adolescent females with more of a mental health focus of treatment and more intense co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

These youth more frequently struggle with depression, anxiety, psychosis and self-harmful behaviors including self-mutilation and/or suicidal ideation, gestures or attempts.EAGLE LODGE: A population of adolescent females with a behavioral focus to treatment.

These young ladies struggle most prominently with oppositional, conduct disordered behavior including anger/aggression and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.SUNFLOWER & LOTUS LODGES each serve 5 adolescent females who receive intense mental health treatment congruent with the regulations and expectations of a Psychiatric Community Home.

Both programs embrace Wellness and Recovery.SWAN LODGE represents the highest level of intensity of out of home treatment programming and is a co-ed population of 12 young men/women who have transitioned from various inpatient settings who need intense treatment services before returning home or to less restrictive settings.

Swan Lodge residents present with the highest level of acuity/need within the state system of care.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree AND 1 year of relevant experience.Residential Counselors 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.Education/Experience:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.

Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.High School Diploma or Associates Degree AND 3 years’ experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or similar setting.Employee Benefits:Generous Paid Time Off and Sick TimeTuition AssistanceShift Differential PayMedical, Dental, Prescription, Disability, and Life InsurancePaid TrainingsRetirement SavingsWork Schedule: IND18Location: Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
· East Mountain Youth LodgeSchedule: Full Time, Part Time, Days