Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Health Insurance, Medical Records, Music, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Treatment, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
- 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:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s 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
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Community Psychiatric Institute