Behavioral Health Creative Arts Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CREATIVE ARTS COUNSELOR - Work in a supportive team environment

Community Psychiatric Institute, a leader in Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Abuse treatment for over 54 years in Essex County, has an opening for a Full-time Counselor with Creative Arts experience. We are seeking a candidate with a background in creative or recreational arts to assist with engaging clients in a therapeutic day treatment setting.

The ideal applicant will have a passion for working with individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders, helping individuals build stability, dignity & hope - one day at a time!

Responsibilities include:

Maintain an active caseload in our Partial Care program, providing group counseling while integrating creative arts.

Performing timely medical records documentation including weekly progress notes and treatment plans.

Work as a part of our Multidisciplinary Team providing direct care to patients.

Activity Planning & Facilitation: Implementing therapeutic activities involving modalities such as art, music and creative movement.

Requirements:

* Bachelors or Masters degree in a mental health, counseling, creative arts or related field.
* Experience working with chronic mentally ill & co-occurring populations.
* Creative Arts or Recreational Arts background.
* Excellent time management & organizational skills.
* Strong communication and engagement skills.

Competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 15 days paid Vacation to start.
• Paid Sick & Personal time
• 7 Paid holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous employer sponsored retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Flexible Weekday Schedule