Recovery Counselor: In-Home & Community Support

mentalhealthassociation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal andS

Sick time

Job summary

Mental Health Association seeks a full-time Recovery Counselor to join our Community Support Services Team. This role delivers in-home and community-based outreach to individuals diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, develops rehabilitation plans, coordinates services, and provides crisis intervention.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a helping field or related experience, valid driver’s license, and ability to work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, or criminal justice; or 2+ years in a community behavioral healthcare setting if not in a helping field.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; on-call coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based outreach to persons with psychiatric disorders.
• Meet consumer needs with appropriate services and rehabilitative skill development.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and update the individualized rehabilitation plan.
• Coordinate and manage services; perform crisis intervention.
• Record keeping and reporting per funding sources; participate in required trainings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession or related experience

Tools

Electronic health record software

Job description

Mental Health Association seeks a full-time Recovery Counselor to join our Community Support Services Team. This role delivers in-home and community-based outreach to individuals diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, develops rehabilitation plans, coordinates services, and provides crisis intervention.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a helping field or related experience, valid driver’s license, and ability to work evenings/weekends.