Social Service Counselor Per Diem (Bergen County) →

Compcare; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Hands-on experience

Advancement potential

Job summary

CBH Care in New Jersey is seeking candidates for roles within its behavioral health team. You will supervise and support consumers daily, provide counseling, and assist with daily living activities in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role includes monitoring self-administered medications, delivering medication education, and leading social and therapeutic activities. A crisis intervention capability is required to support individuals when needed.

Qualifications

• BSW or BA/BS in related fields with relevant experience.
• Licensure not required but valid driver’s license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides consumers with daily supervision, supportive counseling and assistance with activities of daily living skills.
• Observes consumers self-administer their prescribed medication and provides daily medication education.
• Facilitates social, recreational and therapeutic activities with consumers.
• Utilizes crisis intervention skills as required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

BSW in social work

BA/BS in psychology

BA in an unrelated field with two years of experience

AA in a related field with two years of experience

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides consumers with daily supervision, supportive counseling, and assistance with their activities of daily living skills

Observes consumer self-administer their prescribed medication and provides daily medication education

Facilitates social, recreational, and therapeutic activities with consumers

Utilizes crisis intervention skills as required

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 Driver’s License

Location

Additional Locations

Lyndhurst, Rutherford and Emerson

Pay

$19.50 - $20.50 per hour

Shift

Various Monday though Sunday Openings

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling options where available

Opportunities to learn and grow within a mission-driven organization

Hands-on experience working with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team

Potential for advancement or transition into full-time roles

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.