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Community Psychiatric Institute

Mental Health Counselor - Creative Art

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: East Orange, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$39,819 / year median in New Jersey

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Training & development Competitive salary

COUNSELOR

w/ CREATIVE

ARTS BACKGROUND

Community Psychiatric Institute, a leader in Behavioral Healthcare and Chemical Dependency treatment for over 53 years in Essex County, has an opening for a Full-time Counselor / Creative Arts Therapist in our Partial Care program. We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health - Creative Arts Counselor to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for using creative, and recreational arts to support individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

Responsibilities include:

 Providing group and individual counseling in our outpatient setting.  Performing timely medical records documentation including weekly progress notes and treatment plans.  Work as a part of our Multidisciplinary Team.  Develop and run Creative and Expressive Arts groups.

Requirements:

Creative or Recreational arts background. Experience working with mental health & substance abuse populations. Bachelor's or Master's degree in mental health/counseling related field. Competitive salary and benefits package including: 3 weeks paid Vacation Paid Sick & Personal time 7 Paid holidays Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Life insurance Generous employer sponsored retirement plan Employee discounts Flexible Weekday Schedule