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HVP Behavioral Health Counselor (Part-time)

Community Hope, Inc.
place Lyons, 07939
local_atm $18.73 an hour
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Full Time
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English, Spanish
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
LGBTQ+ Issues
Medication Management
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Law Enforcement/Fire/First Responders

About Job

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!


~Hope for Veterans Program~


AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

Saturday and Sunday: 3pm-11pm (16 hours per week)

PER-DIEM: Potentially covering shifts ranging from: overnight (all days of the week), weekend early to mid-day, and/ or afternoon-into-evening shifts (all days of the week) - as needed

Responsibilities:


  • Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
  • Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
  • Provides transportation in agency vehicle, as required.
  • Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures safety of the veterans in the program.
  • Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
  • Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Submits maintenance work orders to the house manager/administrative assistant.
  • 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.
  • Functions as a team member: covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers duties as needed.
  • Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree 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 work or life experience including as a veteran, in homelessness, mental health or recovery services.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
  • Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred, but not required.
  • 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.~

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

LGBTQ+ Issues
Medication Management

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Practice Specifics

Populations

Law Enforcement/Fire/First Responders
LGBTQ+
Aviation/Transportation
Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic