Mental Health Counselor *Urgently Hiring*

Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Grant - DYFS Safe House

Pay Range: $22.42 - $27.83 per hour

Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: Grant - DYFS Safe House
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $22.42 - $27.83 per hour
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
Our Case Workers work collaboratively to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to victims of domestic violence. By providing comprehensive programming and interventions, our specialists proactively engage our most vulnerable patients to provide connection and support. We view our specialists as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the journey and outcomes of our patients and their families. As a Case Worker within our domestic violence services system, a typical day might include the following:

Documenting all hotline calls, incidents, and observations to maintain comprehensive records.
Entering daily end-of-shift logs to ensure seamless communication with the next staff person.
You are passionate about creating a safe, empowering, and supportive space for individuals overcoming domestic violence.
You are highly self-motivated and capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision.
You recognize the critical impact that immediate advocacy and crisis counseling have on a client's safety journey.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related behavioral health field is preferred.
Prior training or knowledge regarding the dynamics of domestic violence is highly valued.
Licensure & Certification: Must have completed a 40-Hour Domestic Violence training, or be willing to complete it within six months of hire.
Language Skills: Proficiency as a bilingual English and Spanish speaker is preferred for this role.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer