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Unity Place of Atlantic County
Behavioral Health Counselor
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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
Job Description
Unity Place of Atlantic County is an established Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient program that has worked with thousands of clients over its multi-year history. Based in Atlantic County, our dedicated team of caring professionals have established a reputation of clinical excellence in Atlantic, Gloucester, Burlington, Salem and Camden counties. Our services consist of on-site, face-to-face services that include psycho-educational groups, 1:1 counseling and Case Management. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at our Hammonton, NJ facility. The Counselor/Case Manager position will have the following job responsibilities: Caseload of approximately 15 - 18 clients Psycho-educational Group Facilitation 1:1 Counseling Sessions Engage with clients about their treatment goals and ensure their overall wellbeing and stability Creating and updating comprehensive individualized treatment plans Weekly notes on progress toward treatment plan goals Documentation of all groups and other required documentation in our electronic health record system