Behavioral Health Counselor - Per-Diem, Flexible Shifts & Growth

CBH Care; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling options

Opportunities to learn and grow

Hands-on experience with a behavioral;

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

CBH Care in Hackensack, NJ seeks a per-diem behavioral health assistant to provide daily supervision, supportive counseling, and support with activities of daily living. You will educate clients on medications and help run social and therapeutic activities with a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible shifts, weekend availability, and opportunities to advance within a mission-driven organization are offered, with potential to transition to full-time roles and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• BSW in social work, BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field.
• BA in an unrelated field with two years of previous experience.
• AA in a related field with two years of previous experience.
• Previous experience desired.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides consumers with daily supervision, supportive counseling, and assistance with their activities of daily living skills
• Observes consumer self-administer their prescribed medication and provides daily medication education
• Facilitates social, recreational, and therapeutic activities with consumers
• Utilizes crisis intervention skills as required

Education

BSW in social work

BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field

BA in an unrelated field with two years of previous experience

AA in a related field with two years of previous experience

Previous experience desired

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

CBH Care in Hackensack, NJ seeks a per-diem behavioral health assistant to provide daily supervision, supportive counseling, and support with activities of daily living. You will educate clients on medications and help run social and therapeutic activities with a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible shifts, weekend availability, and opportunities to advance within a mission-driven organization are offered, with potential to transition to full-time roles and competitive pay.