Counselor

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Safe House

Department Name: Safe House

Req #: 0000244585

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.50 - $31.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for providing bi-lingual (English/Spanish) counseling to non-residential clients survivors of domestic violence, offsite at the Essex County Family Justice Center (3 x per week) and at The Safe House (2 x per week) Other major duties may include the supervision and training of staff/ volunteers/interns who support the program.

Qualification

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, is required
• Licensure required (LSW)
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese)
• DVS preferred
• Completion of 40 hour Domestic Violence training preferred/must be completed within 6 months of hire

• Must be knowledgeable of the principles of sound therapeutic practices with survivors of domestic violence.
• Must understand trauma and demonstrate practices sensitive to different types of abuse during the sessions in therapy

• Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and issues of domestic violence survivors.
• Demonstrates experience with and sensitivity to varying cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, and attitudes
• Strong oral and written communication skills required to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to provide group, individual, and family counseling sessions
• Strong problem solving skills required and must be a common sense thinker who can be a quick decision maker when necessary.
• Must display professionalism and leadership qualities
• Availability to work a flexible schedule in response to agency and client needs including evening hours
• May be required to lift boxes up to 25 lbs.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5 HR Work Week

Essential Functions:

• Provides individual, group counseling for adults and child clients on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Conducts intake assessments on new adult clients. For the residential and non-residential program.
• Provides family counseling as needed with child and other necessary family members, except the offending parent.
• Participates in outreach/consultation services in the community
• Provides consultation for Residential and non-Residential staff on mutual clients to coordinate services.
• Handles client concerns with regards to counseling issues
• Attends weekly individual and group supervision to review/discuss cases with Clinical Director
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures case documentation is up-to-date and reflective of services provided. Files are subject to review at anytime
• Inputs all progress notes and other client related interactions into the client database within 48 hours.
• Reports monthly statistics on all activities
• Participates in meetings as appropriate

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer