Overnight Behavioral Health Counselor (Full-Time, Part-Time and per-diem opportunities)
Community Hope, Inc.
Lyons, NJ
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18.73–$18.73 Per Hour
LOCATION
Lyons, NJ
POSTED
29 days ago
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!
~Hope for Veterans Program~ (HVP)
OVERNIGHT FULL-TIME: Monday - Thursday 10pm-8am
OVERNIGHT PART-TIME: Saturday and Sunday 11pm-7am (16 hrs/ wk)
PER-DIEM: Potentially covering select/ individual shifts ranging from: Saturday & Sunday 7am-3pm OR Saturday & Sunday 3pm-11pm OR Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm OR Monday - Thursday 10pm-8am OR Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11pm-7am OR Monday - Friday 11pm-7am OR Saturday & Sunday 11pm-7am.
Responsibilities:
- Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
- Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
- Provides transportation in agency vehicle, as required.
- Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures 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.
- Submits maintenance work orders to the house manager/administrative assistant.
- 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.
- Functions as a team member: covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers duties as needed.
- 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 Licensed R.N.; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, OR a High School diploma and four years of related work or life experience including as a veteran, in homelessness, mental health or recovery services.
- One year of mental health experience, preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.
~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~
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