Counselor

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,267 - 50,117; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Counselor to provide comprehensive case plans for victims of domestic violence. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, advocating for clients with social services, and providing crisis counseling. A Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required. The role is day shift with a schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence.
• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred or must be completed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive case plan for all victims of domestic violence.
• Conduct an intake assessment and implement a case plan based on client needs.
• Advocate for clients with social services agencies.

Skills

Bilingual English Spanish

Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics

Ability to work in emotionally charged environment

Ability to perform independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Counselor

Req #: 0000243606

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Safe House

Pay Range: $29.23 - $36.38 per hour

Location: 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

Responsibilities

Provides coordinated, comprehensive case plan for all victims of domestic violence.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Field preferred
• Knowledge of the dynamics of Domestic violence
• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred/ or must be completed within 6 months of hire
• Bilingual English Spanish
• Ability to work in an emotionally charged environment
• Ability to perform duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision
• Provide a safe, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to all victims of domestic violence

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable): Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Scheduling

• 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
• Days
• Full-Time

Essential Functions

• Conduct an intake assessment within 24 hours of the assigned case and implement a case plan based on identified client needs
• Assist clients in achieving goals as developed in the case plan
• Advocate for clients' behalf to other social services agencies
• Responsible for providing direct services to clients
• Provide crisis counseling, information, and referral when answering the hotline
• Maintain confidential and adequate client records
• Documents all hotline calls, incidents and observations
• Attending all meetings and trainings related to job
• Enters daily end of shift log for next staff person
• Provides transportation as needed
• Responsible for other duties assigned by the Program Director or Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer