Employment Counselor / Vocational Specialist-$5k Sign-on Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Expect Success at Bridgeway!

We make a difference in people’s lives by supporting their life goals - our employees and the people we serve alike.

We invest in our employees through competitive compensation and benefits, best practice training, and fostering a team-oriented culture that promotes career development. We nurture an environment that values diversity, where inclusivity, equity, and belonging thrive.

At Bridgeway, Everyone Learns and Grows together.

We give you our best, so you can unleash your full potential.

Who we are : Bridgeway values and promotes quality clinical and administrative practices to foster the best outcomes for persons who come to us for behavioral healthcare. We offer a work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, innovation, professional growth and dedication to the work. At Bridgeway, we never stop growing and innovating our vision of behavioral healthcare for the future.

Why you should apply : As a Vocational Specialist you will join an evidence-based program and a dynamic team for the opportunity to learn and refine your clinical and engagement skills and accomplish your dream of helping people to make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is sometimes challenging and always rewarding by engaging with persons we serve and co-workers as we all learn, grow, and thrive.

Program : PACT 2 – Union County

Salary : $48,000 - $54,000 annually

Location : Union, NJ – Union County

Work hours : Monday-Friday 8am-4 : 30pm – (40 hours a week)

POSITION OVERVIEW :

As part of a multi-disciplinary, core services team, provides assessment and direct service to

individuals with serious and persistent mental illness enrolled in the PACT Program. Assesses individuals’ education and work history, and develops plans and interventions in conjunction with the individual and the team in the area of employment / career services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s in a behavioral science from an accredited institution
• 2 years’ experience in vocational assessment, job preparation, or individualized job placement and / or job coaching with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
• Valid driver’s license required -No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months

EXCELLENT BENEFITS :

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services was founded on a strong desire to fight disparity and injustice alongside people living with behavioral health conditions. We are dedicated to providing a multicultural workplace where everyone feels a sense of purpose and belonging. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

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