Counselor in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: GR-Baringer School Based

Req #: 0000265542

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $54,600.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

Summary: Counselor

Works collaboratively with the School Based Youth Services Program to provide programs and services that will enrich and enhance the lives of Barringer youth and which will result in a greater number of students completing their education.

A typical day as a Counselor may look like:

• Closely monitor students' grades, behavior and attendance by visiting and communicating with teachers and other school personnel.
• Coordinates weekly case review conference with multidisciplinary team members
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans and when appropriate, family treatment plans.
• Facilitate students/families in crisis intervention services, as needed.
• Maintains an ongoing caseload of students/families with documentation reflecting appropriate follow up, interventions and services.
• Monitor/evaluate student progress, follow up and revise treatment plans, as needed.
• Provide individual, group and family therapeutic services to students and families.
• Responsible for conducting biopsychosocial assessment for students
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies for appropriate referrals and to ensure adequate provision of services
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of student mental health status
• Conduct outreach activities to engage students in School Based Youth Services activities
• Conducts mental health assessments, implements interventions and monitors progress
• Identify and provide supportive services that meet student needs.
• Performs other related duties as determined by the Program Director.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• New Jersey State Certification preferred
• Must meet requirements of ADA