What are the responsibilities and job description for the COUNSELOR position at TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY?
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: R E Campus S07 - Bridgeton, NJ
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors will provide mental and behavioral health interventions to individuals and families in an outpatient setting and in-community. Counselor services help individuals and families to develop and practice healthy coping strategies and techniques. Counselors assist individuals/families to strengthen skills in a variety of life domains, including, but not limited to: physical and mental well-being, interpersonal communications and relationships, social interactions, behavioral conduct, adaptive coping strategies and behaviors, and resources/referrals.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
- Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, education, sociology, or other related field.
- One year or more of experience in a counseling setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Implement service plans with individualized treatment goals to address psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and social needs
- Contribute, implement and incorporate community-based activities and programs
- Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely fashion
- Provide resources/referrals as needed
- Experience with facilitating support/community groups
- Schedule and Conduct regular appointments with clients
- Able to conduct individual and group sessions
- Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client
- Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings
- Assist with outreach efforts
- Assist assigned Therapist with treatment interventions and support groups as needed
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of one-year experience in an outpatient or in-home setting.
- Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities.
- Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direct supervision
- Demonstrate high level of cultural competence
- Responsiveness to the needs assessment for each client
- Able to work a flexible schedule
OTHER SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
- Solid relationship-building capabilities
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A positive and compassionate attitude
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
- Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and interventions within the field
- Passion for advancing in the mental health field
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to maintain a flexible schedule
