Per Diem Counselor - Cypress Center
About The Position
Seeking an energetic, team-oriented counselor for meaningful work with people admitted to our inpatient state-designated receiving facility. We provide short-term crisis stabilization and brief 1:1 & group counseling in a milieu setting. Some weekends are required. We welcome students who are working towards their master’s degree and would like to become involved in a respected organization with flexibility and many paths for advancement. We offer clinical supervision and valuable experience working with a variety of community populations. If you want to truly LOVE where you work…then we want to talk with you!
Requirements
- Must be available to work some weekends each month and have occasional flexibility with shifts.
- At least one full year working in the mental health field.
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work required.
- Organizational, written, and verbal skills.
- Basic computer experience required.
- Organized self-starters who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Able to respond quickly and effectively to crisis situations.
- Attentive to detail.
- Able to solve problems in an environment of positive teamwork and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in locked inpatient units is a plus.
- Preference is given to previous experience working in crisis units/environments.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Illness Management and Recovery is helpful.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide short-term crisis stabilization.
- Conduct brief 1:1 and group counseling in a milieu setting.
- Work with people admitted to our inpatient state-designated receiving facility.
Benefits
- Clinical supervision
- Valuable experience working with a variety of community populations
- Flexibility
- Many paths for advancement
- The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health
- Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- NH State Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
