Crisis Counselor

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare system in Jersey City is seeking a Counselor to provide one-on-one support to Spanish-speaking survivors of sexual assault under supervision. The role involves conducting counseling sessions, community engagement, and maintaining accurate case documentation, requiring a Master's degree and specific licensure. Join a dedicated team committed to offering impactful care in the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work is required.
• Licensure as LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LAC is required.
• Completion of a 40-hour confidential sexual violence advocates training is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling for survivors of sexual assault.
• Assist with support groups and manage clinical cases.
• Provide monthly reporting to the state for auditing purposes.

Skills

Counseling

Bilingual in Spanish

Clinical Case Management

Data Collection

Participation in Community Events

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

Main Function:

• Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Counselor will conduct one to one counseling to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault trauma.
• The counselor will assist with support groups and clinical case management as needed.
• Provide a minimum of 250 Counseling sessions within 2017 to Spanish speaking primary and secondary survivors of Sexual assault
• Actively follow up to do intakes with referrals that come through community agencies or via Hudson SPEAKS Helpline for Spanish speaking survivors.
• Maintain documents/Case notes/sign-in sheets and collect data on a regular basis.
• Responsible for monthly reporting to the state and maintain up to date documents for audit purposes.
• Participate in SAAM events and other community events organized by Hudson SPEAKS.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and other department activities/trainings.

What We're Looking For

Education:Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work (required)

Licensure/Certifications: LSW/LCSW/LPC/LAC, bi-lingual in Spanish & 40-hour confidential sexual violence advocates training (required)

* Equal Opportunity Employer *