Full-Time Mental Health Counselor !

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
The Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting in the case management and treatment plan implementation for the consumers. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline; A license as a practical nurse plus two years of related work or life experience or a high school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years of related work or life experience.
On-site consumer resident supervision or support including but not limited teaching, behavioral modeling, assistance to complete ADL's, and other tasks.

• Communicating observations and information about the consumer resident to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager and other treatment team members.
• Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer resident in progress notes.
• Cooperate with Volunteers of America and/or State of New Jersey Division staff in any inspection and/or investigation.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday