Youth Counselor – Partial Care Position Available In Burlington, New Jersey

Youth Counselor – Partial Care 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Lumberton, NJ 08048 Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a Youth Counselor, you will work with youth in a partial care setting located in

Lumberton NJ Schedule :

Full-Time; 40 hours; 11:30-7:30 school year, 9:00-5:00p summer and school holidays

Competencies:

The incumbent must be able to demonstrate: Respect for children and families; An understanding of emotional disturbance; An understanding of the principles of collaborative community-based care; Have knowledge about the differential characteristics of serious emotional disturbance; Have knowledge about the role of psychiatric medication in treating disorder; Have knowledge of developmental needs of children; Have an understanding of the effects of stressful life events including abuse and/or trauma; Involves youth and family in all aspects of treatment planning; Has the ability to teach both simple and complex skills; Have knowledge of a range of strategies applicable to population; Ability to identify family support resources and provide advocacy for their use; Communicates understanding of unique issues families face; and have the ability to provide support while setting clear limits.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counseling and support Provide activities to address daily living skills Provide recreational and socialization activities Provide services to families such as referral, advocacy, and service linkages Participate in the development, review, and updating of individual treatment plans and comprehensive assessments Participate in the development of discharge plans and making needed referrals Assist youth directly to address self-care needs Participate in case conferences Provide support to auxiliary staff, student interns, and volunteers Assist in the development of staff orientation programs Maintain clinical documentation Perform related studies as needed and appropriate to the provision of partial care services Why Choose Oaks?

Trauma Informed Environment:

Embrace each person’s story including life experience, history and culture.

The FISH Philosophy:

Four simple practices that inspire engagement, creativity and innovation. Opportunities for

Growth:

Grow your career with Oaks as we continue to expand. We’re here to help you reach your goals.

Mission-focused:

Mission is at the heart of what we do each day. Excellent Benefits (90% employer coverage): Enjoy generous time benefits (20+ hours), comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (30 + hours), 403B with 6% employer contribution

Diverse Culture:

We welcome, value and celebrate our differences.

Details:

Walk- In interview with Oaks Staff Offers on the spot! Excellent benefits are included with this role!

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BSW) in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college/university One year experience with youth in a mental health capacity. Valid Driver’s License required Oaks Integrated Care is an

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person