School-Based Mental Health 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

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.