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Mental 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
In Home/ In Community Support Services/Behavioral Health Counselor We provide 1-1 support, therapeutic services for Children/Youths with
Special Needs:
included are intensive in-home services for DD, and behavioral supports for Children/ Youths/Adults with Mental health, autism, etc We provide a comprehensive array of intensive behavioral and personal care services for persons with a variety of significant mental health disabilities We are seeking experienced applicants with Behavioral Health and Mental Health background, teachers with experience working with children with special needs, day care experience, parents with special needs child/children, etc . Master level therapist, Licensed and non-licensed clinicians to provide therapy for youths/children with special needs: mental health, autism. Intellectual disabilities… Bachelor level to provide 1-1 ADL support including behavioral High School to provide Respite supportGED RBT Requirements:
Federal & State background check is mandatory Desired Qualities- Positive communication skills
- Compassion
- Reliability & Dedication
- Desire to make a difference
- Ethical and moral values
- Professionalism Other Available Positions Parents Coach 1-1 behavioral Speech therapy Individual and family therapy
Interprenter Sign Languae Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Applicant must have a valid NJ driver license 401k vacation holiday Health insuranceJob Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$25.00- $65.