Behavioral Health Counselor (Full-time / $500 Sign On Bonus)
About The Position
Full-time / $500 Sign On Bonus Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life every day!? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM! 4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday, Paid Training, PLUS MORE! AVAILABLE LOCATIONS AND FULL-TIME SHIFTS: BOONTON / Sunday: 9am-5pm / Monday-Thursday: 11am-7pm DOVER / Sunday: 3pm-11pm / Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm CHESTER / Sunday: 9am-5pm / Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 11am-7pm / Tuesday: 3pm-11pm CHESTER / Overnight Monday-Thursday :11pm-9am Provide on-site supervision, counseling, and advocacy, supporting consumers in achieving goals outlined in their individualized rehabilitation plans. Build skills in daily living using evidence-based practices, including: -Personal hygiene and self-care -Household chores, laundry, meal planning, shopping, and meal preparation -Money management, budgeting, and banking -Community involvement, meetings, and social engagement -Recreational activities and interpersonal skills -Accessing benefits and entitlements -Medical case management, including appointments and prescriptions -Employment and educational support -Safe transportation (as needed) in agency vehicles Respond to crises and coordinate with appropriate personnel and authorities as needed. Provide medication supervision and track adherence according to agency guidelines. Collect service fees and maintain accurate documentation. Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with agency standards, including fire drills, inspections, and reporting facility issues. Communicate observations to supervisors and provide thorough shift hand-offs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mental health, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, nursing, or a related discipline; a combination of one or more years of college plus work or life experience together equaling four years; OR a High School diploma and four years of related mental health experience.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site supervision, counseling, and advocacy, supporting consumers in achieving goals outlined in their individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Build skills in daily living using evidence-based practices
- Respond to crises and coordinate with appropriate personnel and authorities as needed.
- Provide medication supervision and track adherence according to agency guidelines.
- Collect service fees and maintain accurate documentation.
- Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with agency standards, including fire drills, inspections, and reporting facility issues.
- Communicate observations to supervisors and provide thorough shift hand-offs.
Benefits
- 4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!
- Birthday Holiday
- Paid Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
