P/T Behavioral Health Counselor- (Veteran Housing)

Community Hope • Garfield, NJ

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About The Position

Community Hope, Inc. is hiring a part-time Behavioral Health Counselor to provide residential support services to veterans in its program at Alfred J. Thomas - Home for Veterans. The available schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., totaling 16 hours per week.

The counselor provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention, resident monitoring, and assistance maintaining a safe and orderly residence. The role also includes transportation in a company vehicle when needed, screenings, documentation, safety procedures, emergency response, and maintaining program logs. The counselor participates in regular supervision with the Program Coordinator.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school 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 licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; or a high school diploma and four years of related mental health experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention to veterans as needed.
• Monitor residents and encourage proper housekeeping and upkeep of the residence.
• Transport veterans in a company vehicle when necessary.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and secure living environment for all residents.
• Assist with drug and alcohol screenings.
• Complete accurate and timely service documentation and clinical records.
• Assist with fire and life safety procedures, including fire drills and resident education.
• Distribute resident mail as needed.
• Respond to emergencies, including medical incidents, behavioral crises, fire or smoke events, police involvement, and First Aid/AED situations, following agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain and review required program logs, including communication, resident sign-in, medication sign-in, and pass authorization logs.
• Report concerns or policy violations to the Program Coordinator.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED