Counselor

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Counselor for the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, in the GR-Baringer School Based program. This salaried, day-shift position pays $54,600–$67,000 annually and works to enrich student lives through collaborative school-based youth services.

The role involves monitoring grades and behavior, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy while coordinating referrals with school staff and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• New Jersey State Certification preferred
• Must meet requirements of ADA

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor students' grades, behavior and attendance by visiting and communicating with teachers and other school personnel.
• Coordinate weekly case review conference with multidisciplinary team members
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans and family treatment plans when appropriate
• Facilitate students/families in crisis intervention services as needed
• Maintain an ongoing caseload of students/families with documentation reflecting follow up, interventions and services
• Monitor/evaluate student progress, follow up and revise treatment plans as needed
• Provide individual, group and family therapeutic services to students and families
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for students
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies for referrals and services
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of student mental health status
• Conduct outreach activities to engage students in School Based Youth Services
• Identify and provide supportive services that meet student needs
• Perform other related duties as determined by the Program Director

Skills

Counseling skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

New Jersey State Certification preferred

Job description

Req #: 0000265542

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: GR-Baringer School Based

Pay Range: $54,600.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: GR-Baringer School Based

Req #: 0000265542

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $54,600.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

Summary: Counselor

Works collaboratively with the School Based Youth Services Program to provide programs and services that will enrich and enhance the lives of Barringer youth and which will result in a greater number of students completing their education.

A typical day as a Counselor may look like:

• Closely monitor students' grades, behavior and attendance by visiting and communicating with teachers and other school personnel.
• Coordinates weekly case review conference with multidisciplinary team members
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans and when appropriate, family treatment plans.
• Facilitate students/families in crisis intervention services, as needed.
• Maintains an ongoing caseload of students/families with documentation reflecting appropriate follow up, interventions and services.
• Monitor/evaluate student progress, follow up and revise treatment plans, as needed.
• Provide individual, group and family therapeutic services to students and families.
• Responsible for conducting biopsychosocial assessment for students
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies for appropriate referrals and to ensure adequate provision of services
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of student mental health status
• Conduct outreach activities to engage students in School Based Youth Services activities
• Conducts mental health assessments, implements interventions and monitors progress
• Identify and provide supportive services that meet student needs.
• Performs other related duties as determined by the Program Director.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• New Jersey State Certification preferred
• Must meet requirements of ADA

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