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P/T Behavioral Health Counselor- (Veteran Housing)

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Community Hope, Inc.

Garfield, NJ (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

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!
A lfred J . Thomas - Home for Veterans
PART-TIME SHIFT
Tuesday-Saturday ( Tuesday-Friday 4pm-10pm /
Saturday:
2pm-10pm) -32 hrs/week Providing residential support services to veterans in the program. Provides supportive counseling to veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services. Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence. Provides transportation as required. Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures the safety of the veterans in the program. Upholds veteran confidentiality. Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings. Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation. Implements fire and life safety standards eg: fire drills and fire safety education Attends In-Service presentations/staff meetings on a quarterly basis. Distributes veteran mail as needed. 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. E-mails every hour during the overnight shift to the agency overnight system. Participates in supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator. Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator, and/or other supervisors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school 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 licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; or a High School diploma and four years of related mental health experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, with a good driving record. Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. 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.~