Behavioral Health Counselor
Community Hope
Bernards Township, NJ, USA
30+ days ago
Part-time Onsite
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AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

PART-TIME: Saturday and Sunday: 3pm-11pm (16 hours per week)

PER-DIEM:  Potentially covering shifts ranging from: overnight (all days of the week), weekend early to mid-day, and/ or afternoon-into-evening shifts (all days of the week) - as needed

Responsibilities:

  • Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
  • Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
  • Provides transportation in agency vehicle, as required.
  • Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures safety of the veterans in the program.
  • Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
  • Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Submits maintenance work orders to the house manager/administrative assistant.
  • Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
  • Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.
  • Functions as a team member: covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers duties as needed.
  • Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or a related discipline; OR Licensed R.N.; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience,OR licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; OR a High School diploma and four years of related work or life experience including as a veteran, in homelessness, mental health or recovery services.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

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