HVP Behavioral Health Counselor (Part-time) Lyons, NJ

Kaizen Lab Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to serving veterans in need. This role offers the opportunity to provide supportive counseling, monitor safety, and assist in crisis intervention within a friendly and professional environment. You will work collaboratively with a team to ensure the well-being of veterans, participate in vital administrative tasks, and execute emergency procedures when necessary. This is a rewarding position that not only supports our heroes but also fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who have served, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mental health required.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention for veterans.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of veterans in the residence.
• Document service delivery and maintain clinical documentation.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counseling

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Emergency Procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or related discipline

Licensed R.N.

High School diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Agency vehicle

Job description

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

~Hope for Veterans Program~

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

Saturday and Sunday: 3pm-11pm (16 hours per week)

PER-DIEM: Potentially covering shifts ranging from: overnight (all days of the week), weekend early to mid-day, and/or afternoon-into-evening shifts (all days of the week) - as needed

Responsibilities:

• Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
• Provides transportation in agency vehicle, as required.
• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures safety of the veterans in the program.
• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Submits maintenance work orders to the house manager/administrative assistant.
• Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.
• Functions as a team member: covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers duties as needed.
• Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or a related discipline; OR Licensed R.N.; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience; OR licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; OR a High School diploma and four years of related work or life experience including as a veteran, in homelessness, mental health or recovery services.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
• Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~