PROGRAM COUNSELOR - DARE PROGRAM

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Job Title :   Program Counselor

Program :   DARE

Location :   700 Airport  Road , Lakewood  New Jersey 08701

Position Type :  Full Time

Salary :  $36,000.00

Job Description / Summary

The Program Counselor is responsible for providing psychoeducational groups and case management to co-occurring population. The Program Counselor also provides linkages to resources and completes all documentation in a timely manner. This is a full time position, Monday though Friday, day shift.

No weekends or major holidays required. Full benefit package available for : Paid time off, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, and retirement plan.

Responsibilities

• Engages Co-Occurring clients and provides explanation of services; Works effectively with the full spectrum of diagnosis disorders.
• Demonstrates ability to assess risk category, mental status, level of compliance and motivation.
• Demonstrates ability to assess clients’ needs, and provide interventions that are timely and appropriate.
• Effectively provides group counseling, utilizing our best practice curriculum.
• Completes progress / group notes accurately, addressing treatment goals, major clinical issues and changes in mental health status.

Competencies

Qualifications

Comprehensive Benefits Package :

o Medical and Dental Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Disability and Life Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Training opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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Compensation details : 36000 Yearly Salary

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