Counselor

Position Summary

Performs case management with clients who have a severe and persistent mental illness. Group Therapy for clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.Facilitates Group therapy.

2.Case Management and care coordination for assigned clients.

3.Insurance verification and authorization.

4.Management of therapeutic milieu.

5.Accurately and completely documents client contact.

6.Maintains JCAHO standards and DMHAS, Medicaid, and HBH policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School Diploma and some college credits if hired 12/31/1999 or earlier

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field if hired 1/1/2000 or later

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Preferred:

2 Years of experience with client with severe and persistent mental illness

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

None

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Knowledge of the DSM-5

Clinician demonstrates knowledge of evidenced based practices in the provision of care included but not limited to: Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Universal Screening for SUD.

Preferred:

De-escalation Techniques, Group Therapy expertise

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).