Per Diem Residential Counselor - Union City
Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Location: Union City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited
division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a
leading provider of mental health and addiction services in
Northern New Jersey. We are currently seeking a Per Diem
Residential Counselor for our MCG Adult Residential program located
in Union City, NJ. Our Residential Programs serve individuals who
are referred primarily from the State and County Hospitals and who
are ready for discharge into the community. MCG has had success in
moving individuals along the continuum of care available,
progressing from A group homes to less supervised levels. Job
Duties: Responsible for development and implementation of an
individualized service plan for program residents, including direct
counseling. Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or
socialization activities Provide crisis intervention, document
observations, information and services provided to the consumer in
progress notes Transport residents to medical and service
appointments as needed Provide education, modeling, and monitoring
to residents regarding medication compliance independent living
skills and interpersonal skills Be able to work independently while
understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating
works efforts with other employees and organizations Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or Social Services field OR
Bachelor’s Degree in another field and 1 year related experience OR
High school diploma plus 4 years related experience Valid driver's
license required Visit our website ccannj.com CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions
within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job
Application Form which is available for download to all employees
on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed
form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the
end of the application form. MISSION: In response to the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese
of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their
needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all
people without regard to race, religion, or culture.
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