Behavioral Health Counselor

Location

Morristown, NJ | United States

Job description

Behavioral Health Counselor

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing a range of behavioral health services to shelter guests and program participants presenting with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Through a combination of direct client support and partnership management, this role works to prevent crises, promote safety and well-being, and support clients in their recovery and journeys towards long term housing stability. The ideal candidate will make use of the required education, certifications and experience to fulfill a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people.

This full time, exempt position is onsite, primarily at our 540 West Hanover Ave, Morristown NJ residential shelter but will travel locally to other HSI facilities as required.

All applications must be made through the following link:

Responsibilities include:

• Provide Behavioral Health consultation and interventions as needed to support Shelter clients and Transitional Housing families.

• Develop treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based, trauma-informed, therapeutic modalities.
• Work collaboratively with other HSI team members as needed in order to support guests/participants applying for Social Security Disability Benefits, and maintaining appropriate health insurance coverage.

• Maintain strong relationships with community partner providers to support and facilitate outside referrals for clients.
• Provide support and guidance to clinical interns.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records for client treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries through applicable electronic systems.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling, and related active state licensure required.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience providing behavioral health services required.
• CADC/LCADC preferred but not required.
• Prior substance use treatment experience preferred. Lived experience considered.
• SiFi certification or willingness to obtain preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR documentation and processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Valid drivers license and clear driving record required.
• Ability to attend occasional offsite and off hour meetings as required by the duties of this role.
• Meet other background and physical requirements as detailed in full description.

Full time permanent staff of Homeless Solutions are eligible to enroll in fully paid medical, dental and life insurance coverage plans in accordance with HSI policies. In addition, all staff are eligible immediately upon hiring to participate in a 401k retirement savings plan, including up to a 6% company paid match . Generous PTO plans include paid personal, vacation and sick leave as well as 10 floating holidays annually.

HSI is an equal opportunity employer, and we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We believe that diversity not only includes race and gender, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of an individual's identity. HSI recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all policy and actions with equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The points of view of all of our staff are important, and supporting a culture of inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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Salary

$50k - $60k