Behavioral Health Counselor (Veterans Program) Lyons, NJ

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

AVAILABLE SHIFTS & LOCATIONS

PART-TIME Garfield, NJ: Tuesday-Friday 4pm-10pm & Saturday 2pm-10pm (32 total hrs.) PART-TIME Lyons, NJ: Overnight Saturday & Sunday 11pm-7am (16 total hrs.) PER-DIEM Lyons, NJ: Covering shifts as needed. FULL-TIME Lyons, NJ: Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm Providing residential support services to veterans in the program. Provides supportive counseling to veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services. Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence. Provides transportation as required. Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures the safety of the veterans in the program. Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings. Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation. Implements fire and life safety standards eg: fire drills and fire safety education Distributes veteran mail as needed. Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual. Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator. Participates in supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator. Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or a related discipline; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, OR a High School diploma and four years of related experience in homelessness, mental health, or recovery services, or veteran service experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record. Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred. Military or Veteran work experience preferred. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaizen Lab Inc.