HVP Behavioral Health Counselor (Full-time, Part-time or per-diem)

Community Hope•Lyons, NJ

About The Position

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM! ~H ope for V eterans P rogram~ (HVP) AVAILABLE SHIFTS: FULL-TIME: Monday-Friday: 3pm-11pm (40 hrs/ wk) PART-TIME: Saturday and Sunday: 3pm-11pm (16 hrs/wk) PART-TIME: Saturday and Sunday: 7am-3pm (16 hrs/wk) PER-DIEM: Potentially covering select shifts ranging from: Saturday & Sunday 7am-3pm OR Saturday & Sunday 3pm-11pm OR Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or a related discipline; OR Licensed R.N.; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, OR a High School diploma and four years of related work or life experience including as a veteran, in homelessness, mental health or recovery services.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

One year of mental health experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
Provides transportation in agency vehicle, as required.
Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures safety of the veterans in the program.
Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Submits maintenance work orders to the house manager/administrative assistant.
Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.
Functions as a team member: covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers duties as needed.
Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.