Community Support Staff Masters

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY•Lakewood, NJ

7h•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, counseling, or other related behavioral healthcare or counseling program.
Driver's License in good standing
Some evenings hours required

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan
Conducts therapeutic rehabilitative skill development training to improve consumers’ functional, social, interpersonal, problem-solving, coping and communication skills. Skill development training may target one or more of the following areas: Restoration of daily living skills
Social skills development
Accessing and using mainstream healthcare services
Accessing public entitlements
Use of recreational and leisure time, including resources
Self-advocacy and assertiveness in dealing with social needs
Negotiating landlord/neighbor relationships
Cognitive and behavior skills
Wellness and healthy lifestyle
Employment, volunteer, and educational readiness
Provides Illness Management and Recovery.
Performs Crisis Intervention activities as necessary.
Coordinates and manages services for the consumers.
Observe consumers’ symptoms and assists with the management thereof.
Communicates observations and information about the consumer to the Licensed Master’s level CSS or RN.
Assist consumers with all aspects of locating, furnishing, and moving to housing.
Provides training and support with consumers’ finances, such as budgeting, opening a bank account, etc.
Educates consumers on available transportation resources.
Demonstrates effective listening skills and positive role-modeling with consumers.
Adheres to PBHG documentation requirements.
Participate in on-call staff rotation.