Behavioral Health Counselor (Veterans Program) Lyons, NJ

Kaizen Lab Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus PT: $250

Sign-On Bonus FT: $500

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. seeks caregivers to provide residential support services to veterans in our NJ residence. The role includes crisis intervention, safety monitoring, and coordination of transport as needed.

Two shift options are available: full-time 3pm–11pm or part-time 11pm–7am, plus per-diem coverage. A valid driver’s license and related experience are required. We encourage diverse applicants and veterans to apply.

Qualifications

• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services to veterans in care.
• Monitor safety, housekeeping, and upkeep of residence.
• Document service delivery and maintain logs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Offer crisis intervention and emergency response.
• Maintain safety and daily operations within the residence.
• Complete required documentation and reporting with Program Coordinator.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team-oriented care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health

Two years college + two years experience

High School diploma + four years experience

Job description

Sign-On Bonuses

$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!

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.