Counselor

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Case Worker at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. The role supports victims of domestic violence through intake, advocacy, and crisis counseling, with a focus on safety and service coordination.

The successful candidate will carry out duties including case planning, client advocacy, and documentation, while working in a collaborative team environment during daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field preferred.
• 40-Hour Domestic Violence training completed or willing to complete within six months.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments within 24 hours of assigned cases and develop targeted case plans.
• Assist clients in achieving goals in their individualized case plans.
• Advocate on clients' behalf to external social service agencies to secure resources.
• Provide crisis counseling, information, and referrals via hotline.
• Document hotline calls and incidents to maintain records.
• Enter daily end-of-shift logs to enable seamless communication.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field

Job description

Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Req #: 0000247244

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Grant - DYFS Safe House

Pay Range: $22.42 - $27.83 per hour

Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Title: Case Worker

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Grant - DYFS Safe House

Req #: 0000247244

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.42 - $27.83 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Case Worker

Our Case Workers work collaboratively to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to victims of domestic violence. By providing comprehensive programming and interventions, our specialists proactively engage our most vulnerable patients to provide connection and support. We view our specialists as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the journey and outcomes of our patients and their families. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

A Typical Day

• Conducting intake assessments within 24 hours of assigned cases and implementing targeted case plans.
• Assisting clients in achieving goals as developed in their individualized case plans.
• Advocating on clients' behalf to external social service agencies to secure vital resources.
• Providing direct services, crisis counseling, information, and referrals when answering the hotline.
• Documenting all hotline calls, incidents, and observations to maintain comprehensive records.
• Entering daily end-of-shift logs to ensure seamless communication with the next staff person.
• Providing transportation for clients as needed and attending all required meetings and trainings.
• Collaborating with program leaders on other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator or Casework Supervisor.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about creating a safe, empowering, and supportive space for individuals overcoming domestic violence.
• You possess the ability to work effectively and maintain operational excellence in emotionally charged environments.
• You are highly self-motivated and capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision.
• You recognize the critical impact that immediate advocacy and crisis counseling have on a client's safety journey.
• You believe that true healing and crisis resolution are optimized through empathy, strict confidentiality, and proactive care.

To Be Considered

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a closely related behavioral health field is preferred.
• Experience: Prior training or knowledge regarding the dynamics of domestic violence is highly valued.
• Licensure & Certification: Must have completed a 40-Hour Domestic Violence training, or be willing to complete it within six months of hire.
• Language Skills: Proficiency as a bilingual English and Spanish speaker is preferred for this role.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer