Behavioral Health Counselor (Veterans Program)

Community Hope, Inc.; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hope, Inc. is seeking staff to provide residential support services to veterans in a program. The role involves crisis counseling, safety monitoring, and transportation.

Full-time daytime and part-time overnight shifts are available, with a sign-on bonus for both, and per-diem coverage as needed. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Mental Health or related field, or equivalent experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Experience with crisis intervention and supportive counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling to veterans in crisis.
• Monitor safety and upkeep of residence.
• Provide transportation as required.
• Document service delivery accurately.
• Assist in administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Participate in supervision meetings.
• Conduct safety checks and emergency procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Transportation

Documentation

Teamwork

Emergency procedures

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health or related discipline

Two years college + two years related work or life experience

High School diploma + four years related experience

Job description

$250 Sign-On Bonus for Part-time shifts

$500 Sign-On Bonus for Full-time shifts

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:

FULL-TIME | Monday-Friday: 3pm-11pm

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

PER-DIEM | Covering shifts as needed.

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.

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.