Social Service Counselor Day Shift Full-Time →

CBH Care; Emerson (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent health benefits

403(b) employer contribution after one

Generous PTO (vacation/personal/sick)

11 paid holidays

Clinical supervision opportunities

Career growth and development

Cross-departmental experience

Mission-driven nonprofit culture

Job summary

CBH Care is seeking a Full-Time Social Service Counselor for Emerson, NJ, dayshift. You will assist consumers with daily living skills, budgeting, and benefits linkage, and provide medication education while monitoring self-administration.

You will document in electronic charts, contribute to treatment plans, and support social and therapeutic activities. A NJ driver’s license is required; related experience is valued, with supervision and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BSW in social work; BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field; BA in unrelated field with two years of experience; AA in related field with two years of experience; NJ driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers with daily living skills, budgeting, and linkage to benefits.
• Provides medication education and oversees self-administration of medication.
• Facilitates social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for consumers.
• Adheres to driving policy when transporting consumers safely.
• Inputs to treatment and service plans and assists with implementation.
• Documents all relevant information in the consumers' electronic chart records.

Education

BSW in social work

BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field

BA in unrelated field with two years of experience

AA in related field with two years of experience

Driver's license (NJ)

Job description

Full-Time Social Service Counselor Dayshift (Emerson)

Responsibilities

Assists consumers with their activities of daily living skills, budgeting, and linkage to applicable benefits

Provides consumers with medication education and observes their self-administration of medication

Facilitates social, recreational, and therapeutic activities with consumers

Must adhere to the agency’s driving policy of transporting consumers in a safe and responsible manner

Provides input to treatment and service plans as well as their implementation

Must be able to document all relevant information to the consumers' electronic chart records

Qualifications

BSW in social work, BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or a related field

BA in an unrelated field with two years of previous experience

AA in a related field with two years of previous experience

Valid New Jersey driver’s license

Location

Emerson, New Jersey

Employment Type

Full-Time

Pay

$41,580 annual salary

Shifts Available

Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

What We Offer

Competitive pay that values your experience and dedication

Exceptional health benefits - over 90% of medical and dental premiums covered, plus free vision insurance

Employer contribution to your 403(b) retirement plan after one year of employment

Generous paid time off package, including vacation, personal and sick days.

10 paid holidays plus 2 discretionary days provided by CBH Care

Opportunities for clinical supervision for licensed staff

Career growth and professional development opportunities within a supportive, mission-driven organization.

Opportunities to explore and gain experience across different departments and programs

As a nonprofit organization our mission comes first, but so do our people. We’re proud to offer excellent benefits and a workplace that values balance, growth, and purpose.

CBH Care is a nonprofit provider of community mental health services.