Wellness & Recovery Coach - Behavioral Health

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Wellness Specialist to join the Community Support Services team serving Hudson and Essex Counties from Union, NJ. You will support individuals with serious mental illness, develop IRPs, coordinate services with licensed staff, and provide counseling and health education in community settings.

You will work Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00am–5:00pm, engaging clients in evidence-based practices and ensuring recovery-focused outcomes within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Associate degree in one of the helping professions (social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, or criminal justice).
• Bachelor's degree in one of the helping professions.
• Master's degree in one of the helping professions.
• Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in another field must have at least two years of professional experience in community behavioral health care.
• Valid driver’s license is required; vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment using person-first language and evidence-based practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, laws and high ethical standards.
• Contribute to Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs Assessments and update IRPs.
• Perform therapeutic rehabilitative skill development as outlined in CSS Regulations.
• Coordinate and manage services with the team and provide supportive counseling and education.
• Engage clients in treatment and utilize IMR, WRAP and other wellness curricula.
• Provide health literacy and crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete chart documentation per CSS regulations.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in helping professions

Bachelor's degree in helping professions

Master's degree in helping professions

Bachelor’s degree in other field with 2+ years of experience

Job description

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Wellness Specialist to join the Community Support Services team serving Hudson and Essex Counties from Union, NJ. You will support individuals with serious mental illness, develop IRPs, coordinate services with licensed staff, and provide counseling and health education in community settings.

You will work Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00am–5:00pm, engaging clients in evidence-based practices and ensuring recovery-focused outcomes within a supportive team