Behavioral Health Counselor (Veterans Program)

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

available Shifts & locaitons

 PART-TIME Garfield, NJ |Tuesday-Saturday (Tuesday-Friday 4pm-10pm & Saturday: 2pm-10pm) (32 total hrs.)

PART-TIME Lyons, NJ| Overnight Saturday & Sunday:  11pm-7am (16 total hrs.)

PER-DIEM Lyons, NJ|Covering shifts as needed.

FULL-TIMELyons, NJ|Monday-Friday: 3pm-11pm

Providing residential support services to veterans in the program.

• Provides supportive counseling to veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
• Provides transportation as required.
• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures the 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.
• Implements fire and life safety standards eg: fire drills and fire safety education
• Distributes veteran mail as needed.
• 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.
• Participates in supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.
• 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 two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, OR a High School diploma and four years of related experience in homelessness, mental health, or recovery services, or veteran service experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
• Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred. 
• Military or Veteran work experience preferred.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

 ~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~