[Hiring] Mental Health Counselor @Christian Health Care Center

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Mental Health Counselor - Home Based to provide compassionate mental health support through Christian Health’s Home-Based Counseling Program for Older Adults. This role involves:

• Bringing professional counseling services directly to the homes of Bergen County adults age 60 and older and their caregivers.
• Providing assessment, reassessment, individual and family counseling, psycho-education, care coordination, and connection to community resources.
• Maintaining clinical documentation and participating in supervision and treatment team processes.
• Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to the mission of Christian Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year counseling experience in a mental health setting, volunteering, or internship.
• LSW or LPC required.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively handle referrals and consultations.

Requirements

• Competent to provide home-based counseling services to older adults age 60 and older.
• Assists in providing appropriate planning and preparation for referrals, assessments, and coordination of care.
• Coordinates care and consults with caregivers, family members, and community partners.
• Provides supportive in-home counseling services, including individual and family counseling, psycho-education, case management, and social skills support.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of counseling services.
• Completes assessments and reassessments of mental health counseling needs.
• Remains current in program standards, regulations, counseling practices, and community resources.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled clinical, administrative, supervisory, and treatment team meetings.
• Prepares for and participates in monthly County treatment team meetings and other grant-related program meetings.
• Meets with older adults and caregivers during the assessment process.
• Assists in formulating and facilitating counseling and psycho-educational services.

Benefits

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday