What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bayside Counselor II position at Bright Harbor Healthcare?
Bayside is a partial care program assisting youth, ages 11-17 years old, with emotional and behavioral needs through psycho-education, counseling, and support 5 days per week. Bayside’s goal is to prevent unnecessary hospitalization or effectively transition youth from hospitalization to successful home and community living. Bayside operates Monday-Friday, September through June from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and July and August from 10:45 am to 4:15 pm.
Position Title: Bayside Counselor II
Position Type: Full Time; 35 Hours Weekly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Toms River
Department: Bayside
Salary: $40,000 - $42,000
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct supervision of consumers, facilitate social, recreational wellness and ADL skills groups
- Provide supportive counseling, case management, treatment meetings and behavior management
- Complete medical records adhering to agency, DCBHS, Office of Licensing, Medicaid and procedures
- Coordinate and assist clients with transportation
- Provide crisis intervention as necessary
- Bachelor's Degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of one years experience working with children, adolescents (preferably SED adolescents) and their families
- Valid NJ Driver's License with less than six (6) points
- Full Benefits
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Sick Days
- Personal Days
- Accrued Vacation
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- 403B Plan with Company Match
- Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
- Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness
- Opportunities for tuition discounts at participating educational institutions
- Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000
