YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC REQUIRED

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY • Brick Township, NJ

7d • $48,728 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Counselor will receive referrals and conduct individual, group, and family counseling using modalities that are evidence-based and consistent with adolescent stages of development. Develop treatment plans that will be student-driven and address social, emotional, and behavioral needs as well as other high-risk behaviors. Consult with school staff regarding mental health awareness of students, as well as offering in-class prevention presentations to students and staff.

Requirements

• MA or MS from accredited institution in mental health related field (i.e. clinical mental health counseling, social work, etc.)
• Licensure LSW / LAC
• Driver's License in good standing

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Engage will other counselors and school staff to consult and collaborate on treatment plans and programming
• Provides timely and effective advocacy, consultation, services coordination, evaluation, written reports and phone contact to community resources and related professionals as required by SBYP standards and client needs.
• Facilitate evidenced-based programming and groups/clubs
• Keeps efficient and up-to-date clinical documentation

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• Training opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees