Mental Health Counselor

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health has been providing care for over a century, founded on the belief in exceptional care for all. They offer quality care and services across twelve campuses, eleven communities, six service offerings, and a hospital, fostering a compassionate, collaborative culture for team members to grow. This full-time Mental Health Counselor position is for their Gracepoint partial hospitalization program. The role involves providing direct support and therapeutic services within a structured outpatient program for individuals with mental health needs who do not require inpatient care. The counselor will lead group-based interventions, support individualized treatment goals, and contribute to a recovery-oriented program environment, playing a key role in maintaining program flow, therapeutic structure, and client engagement. The role requires an understanding of and embrace of Christian Health's mission statement.

Requirements

Working in a mental health setting or related work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
Must possess baseline social work skills in listening, exploring, and communicating responses to patients and families.
Must have knowledge of Screening, Assessments, and Discharge Planning as indicated by the ability to seek resources and make appropriate referrals.
Must be able to legibly record Assessments, Social Histories, and Contact Summaries in the Case Record.
Must report progress and problems during supervision with the Director of Social Work and actively participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings.
Must communicate as liaison with RRPH Staff and Community Agencies.
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Responsibilities

Lead or co-facilitate structured therapeutic, psychoeducational and skill building groups.
Support a safe, structured and recovery-oriented environment that provides client engagement and participation.
Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team and participate in treatment team meetings and intake evaluations.
Perform case management duties including coordination of care, discharge preparation and community resource linkage and referrals.
Monitor client presentation, behavior and participation; communicate concerns to clinical staff.
Support intake, program orientation and transition processes for new and discharging clients.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with program and regulatory standards.
Reinforce therapeutic interventions under clinical supervision.
Provide brief supportive check-ins to reinforce coping skills and treatment goals.
Support family involvement as appropriate to coordinate care.
Performs other related duties as required.