Full-time Residential Counselor (Mental Health Group Home) Franklin Park, NJ - Paid Training & Career Growth!

Easterseals New Jersey

2 months ago

Franklin Park, New JerseyFull TimeMental Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Easterseals New Jersey as a Full-time Residential Counselor (Mental Health Group Home) Franklin Park, NJ - Paid Training & Career Growth! in United States. Location: Franklin Park, NJ (Somerset County) Schedule: Full-time: Sunday-Thursday (3:00-11:00pm) Why Join Easterseals NJ? Here’s why our team members choose us over others: Professional Growth: From onboarding to ongoing training, we invest in your development with clear pathways for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include: Support consumers in achieving personal care goals and addressing ongoing challenges.

Educate consumers on medications, track logs, and conduct monthly audits.

Coordinate services based on individual needs.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record.

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Easterseals New Jersey as a Full-time Residential Counselor (Mental Health Group Home) Franklin Park, NJ - Paid Training & Career Growth!.

Key Skills

Daily Living Activities SupportIndividual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP)Personal Care Goal AchievementMedication EducationLog TrackingMonthly AuditsService CoordinationCompany Van TransportationElectronic Health Records DocumentationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteOutlook ProficiencyExcel ProficiencyWord Proficiency

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Residential Counselor (Mental Health Group Home) Franklin Park, NJ - Paid Training & Career Growth! at Easterseals New Jersey a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health position at Easterseals New Jersey is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Franklin Park, New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Daily Living Activities Support, Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP), Personal Care Goal Achievement, Medication Education, Log Tracking, Monthly Audits, Service Coordination, Company Van Transportation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Residential Counselor supports group home residents with daily living activities and delivers high-quality services aimed at helping consumers meet measurable outcomes outlined in their Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP). Key duties involve assisting with personal care goals, educating on med...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, 403(b) Plan with Employer Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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