Full-Time Behavioral Health Counselor

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provides on-site daily supervision and essential coverage to consumers in a community residential group home program
  • Responsible for assisting consumers with their personal care goals, providing medication education, and observing their self-administration of prescribed medications
  • Performs crisis intervention services as needed and reports all consumer concerns to the group home manager
  • Participates in the development of consumer activities and encourages consumers to participate in all social, recreational, and therapeutic activities

Qualifications

  • BSW in social work, BS/BA in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or a related field
  • BA in unrelated field with two years of previous experience
  • AA with two years of experience in mental health/human services
  • Valid New Jersey driver’s license

Location

Morris Plains, New Jersey

Employment Type

Full-Time

Shifts

Monday through Friday

12am – 8am ; 8am-4pm and

4pm-12am

What We Offer

  • $500 sign on bonus for full-time employees after successfully completing 6 months of employment
  • Generous time off package (vacation, personal, sick)
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Advancement and career development opportunities
  • Competitive pay
  • Over 90% of medical and dental premiums covered and free vision insurance
  • 4% contribution to 403(b) after one year of employment