Group Counselor - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Group Counselor to provide therapeutic and recreational group activities and leisure assessments for an assigned patient caseload, contributing to treatment plans and recovery goals. The role involves delivering group counseling, collaborating with the care team, and engaging adults in behavioral health with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm; prior adult behavioral health experience is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and recreational group activities and leisure assessment for assigned caseload of patients.
• Deliver group counseling and coordinate with care team to support treatment goals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal коммуника

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field

Masters Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Group Counselor provides therapeutic and recreational group activities and leisure assessment and group counseling services to assigned caseloads of patients.

*Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; adult behavioral health experience preferred.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
  
• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare setting.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Masters Degree.