Social Work Counselor Jobs in New Jersey

Job Title: Credit Counselor Company: Novadebt Location: Freehold, NJ Description: Look no further. Here is a wonderful opportunity to join our caring company! Credit Counselor Company Overview Novadebt, A Garden State Consumer Credit CounselingSM organization, is a non-profit, financial management, social service agency. It is our mission to provide financial education to the public including free housing and credit counseling services to families and individuals in need. Novadebt provides exceptional counseling services that are available to the public regardless of income, financial situation, type of credit card debt or amount of indebtedness. Founded in Freehold, New Jersey in 1991, Novadebt provides a wide range of services including: Free counseling to consumers in need; Education programs through workshops, courses and written material; Debt Management Plan to provide debt relief for applicable consumers; and Housing counseling services in the areas of pre-purchase, default and reverse mortgage. We are also a founding member of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (AICCCA). Our agency is an advocate of financial education for the community at large and our focus is to provide these services in order to meet the needs of consumers. Our goal is to help the community and our clients achieve and maintain financial stability. Job Description Here at Novadebt, it is more than a job, it is an opportunity for you to bring your heart while helping to change people’s financial way of living. The Credit Counselor is responsible for establishing relationships with clients via the phone and at times in person. Through analyzing the client’s situation, you will be able to determine and provide the client with extensive and appropriate solutions through use of education, resources, referrals for assistance from additional organizations and discuss the financial options that will help resolve their problem. Each person who contacts us has a unique situation, which is why it is imperative that a personally designed plan of action is provided for them. It is the Credit Counselor who helps motivate each client to move in the direction of making better financial decisions. The starting salary is $34,800 with numerous opportunities to advance. It is a comfortable business casual work environment and Novadebt offers generous paid time off and paid holidays, as well as a terrific benefits package, including 401(k) plan. Full time shifts are available and there is a differential for bilingual counselors. Job Requirements • Must possess strong communication skills (i.e. writing, speaking effectively one-on-one with callers as well as other employees). • Excellent time management and organizational skills are required. • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally over the phone in a high volume in-bound call center environment. • Must have the ability to listen. • Must be computer literate, have the ability to type at least 25 words per minute and be able to spend your day on the phone. • Must have the ability to show compassion while maintaining a distinct level of direction. • Positive attitude with the desire to grow within the organization. • Must become a Certified Credit Counselor within six months (study materials are provided). • A background in finance, mortgages, real estate or case management is preferred. Please visit us at www.novadebt.org

Job Title: Healthcare Counselor Company: Vital Decisions Location: Millburn, NJ Description: We are currently seeking exceptional counselors to deliver an innovative telephone-based counseling service to terminally ill patients and their families. You will be utilizing patient-centered counseling techniques with behavior change strategies to enable patients to identify their quality of life priorities and become more active in integrating their priorities into the health care decisions that they make in conjunction with their doctors and family members.

Job Title: Addiction Counselor Company: Company Confidential Location: Trenton, NJ Description:  Applicant must have degree or certificate in addiction counselling Job Purpose:Supports clients by providing drug, alcohol, or other substance dependency counseling; educating families.Duties:* Determines patient status and problems by interviewing clients; obtaining personal information and medical history; consulting with other professionals.* Assesses client willingness to change by utilizing individual and group counseling sessions.* Designs treatment and rehabilitation programs by utilizing knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency, counseling, and treatment methods; tailoring approach to patient needs.* Modifies treatment and rehabilitation programs by maintaining case history and progress notes; consulting with other professionals; observing clients.* Educates family members by counseling them on the most appropriate and helpful roles they can fulfill in the recovery process.* Restores patients to productive roles by educating them about available community-based organizations, and social and employment services.* Protects mental health center's value by keeping client information confidential.* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.* Serves and protects the mental health centercommunity by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.* Enhances substance abuse and mental health center reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Skills/Qualifications:B.S. or other degree as an addiction specialist, persistance, Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Resolving Conflict, People Skills, Emotional Control, Professionalism, and flexability.

Job Title: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - SOCIAL WORK & COUNSELORS Company: Trinitas Regional Medical Cent Location: Elizabeth, NJ Description: Trinitas Regional Medical Center has a number of FULL TIME Behavioral Health Social Work and Counselor positions.  Please click onthe link below to view and apply to our current openings:  https://www.virtualhrassistant.com/Trinitas/posting.cfm?listByJobCat=16   Copyright 2008, Trinitas Regional Medical Center. We are an equal opportunity/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer.

Job Title: Counselor Company: Daytop Village Inc Location: Parsippany, NJ Description: Daytop Village of NJ, Inc. which is an adolescent substance abuse program is looking for three part-time Counselors to work in our Outreach and Screening facility located at 320 West Hanover Rd., Parsippany, NJ   07054.  The highly motivated clinician should possess an LPC / LCADC / CADC / or LCSW.  There are two eighteen hour positions available for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 - 7:30 PM and one thirteen and a half hour position available working Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 - 7:30 PM.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Fluent Spanish A+

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Straight and Narrow Location: Paterson, NJ Description: Social ServicesSubstance Abuse Counselor-F/T positions open in our Adult Female & Adolescent Residential Programs. BA and/or CADC (or significant progress toward) req. Send cover/resume to Straight & Narrow H/R Dept., PO Box 2738, Paterson, NJ 07509 or Fax to Register to View or email to Register to View . EOESource: North Jersey Media Group

Job Title: Senior Counselor - Tully Company: Community Education Centers, Inc. Location: Newark, NJ Description: Community Education Centers(CEC) is a leading provider of residential and outpatient community corrections programs. Working in over 100 locations across the U.S., we provide a foundation of support to change addictive and criminal behaviors and effectively prepare our residents for community reintegration. With programming that encompass assessment, drug and alcohol education, and education services for juvenile and adult populations. We are redefining effective means to reduce recidivism.As Senior Counselor, you will focus on developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans for a caseload of residents. Accordingly, you will assess and identify clinical issues for each resident and create clear objectives and goals. You will also track and document resident progress in case reports while working to meet all required internal and external standards and policies.Your primary duties include case management, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, assessment and treatment planning, monthly behavioral evaluations, case presentations, conducting interventions, giving individual/group lectures and didactic presentations, facilitating community meetings, participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews, developing aftercare treatment plans, and all required documentation. Other areas of focus can include Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services. You will also participate in daily shift-change meetings.A Masters degree and one year of experience in the field of Human Services or New Jersey State Certified Alcoholism and Drug Counselor (CADC) are required. Out-of-state certification is acceptable providing it is a comparable certification. The ideal candidate will be well organized, and have strong leadership and interpersonal skills. We conduct Drug Testing as a condition of employment.Community Education Centers offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and 401(k) with company match. Please apply on line, www.cecintl.com. Tully House, 28 Peerless Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114. FAX: Register to View . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Counselor/Therapist Company: The Center For Famil Community Location: Camden, NJ Description: The Center for Family Community & Social Justice is looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in professional development and learning a family systems approach in areas of counseling or social work to join our team. We are currently seeking a MA level therapist to work with adolescents and their families in a school setting in Camden. This Masters Level professional coordinates all aspects of the family case management and counseling process for the student and her/his family; represents the professional quality of the assessment and counseling services necessary for informed and effective case management for families of students exhibiting behaviors associated with risk for substance abuse and other dangerous phenomena, and/or behavioral indicators associated with inadequate school adjustment and performance. Some evenings and home visits. Full time, benefits and extensive clinical supervision and training.Source: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News

Job Title: Habilitation Counselor Company: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Location: Piscataway, NJ Description: Habilitation Counselor 10PS919835 Grant Funded Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience . Valid driver's license. Applicants with a degree in Social Work, must have the appropriate certification (CSW) or license (LCSW or LSW). Must be available for on-call.  Additional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.  Responsibilities: Provides clinical assessments for the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services  (CMRSS)  in Middlesex County that meet quality and quantity standards within UBHC and the Department of Children and Families /Division of Children's Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS).   Performs functions in support of the UBHC mission providing streamlined, prompt, and "consumer friendly" crisis response services. Receives telephone requests for service, undertakes crisis/strength-based assessment of the service need of the client or customer, responds by outreach to the family, assesses the youth and family strengths and current crisis situation, makes appropriate referrals for time-limits stabilization services, monitors effectiveness of services and makes linkages for aftercare. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant crisis stabilization approaches for children (ages 0-12 years) and adolescent (ages 12-17 years) and their families. Maintains DCBHS Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) certification and re-certification annually. UMDNJ offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including on-site fitness center & child care. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu/hrweb.

Job Title: Senior Counselor - Delaney Company: Community Education Centers, Inc. Location: Newark, NJ Description: Community Education Centers(CEC) is a leading provider of residential and outpatient community corrections programs. Working in over 100 locations across the U.S., we provide a foundation of support to change addictive and criminal behaviors and effectively prepare our residents for community reintegration. With programming that encompass assessment, drug and alcohol education, and education services for juvenile and adult populations. We are redefining effective means to reduce recidivism.As Senior Counselor, you will focus on developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans for a caseload of residents. Accordingly, you will assess and identify clinical issues for each resident and create clear objectives and goals. You will also track and document resident progress in case reports while working to meet all required internal and external standards and policies.Your primary duties include: Case management, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, assessment and treatment planning, monthly behavioral evaluations, case presentations, conducting interventions, giving individual/group lectures and didactic presentations, facilitating community meetings, participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews, developing aftercare treatment plans, and all required documentation. Other areas of focus can include Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services. You will also participate in daily shift-change meetings.A Bachelor?s degree and one year of experience in the field of Human Services or New Jersey State Certified Alcoholism and Drug Counselor (CADC) are required. Out-of-state certification is acceptable providing it is a comparable certification. The ideal candidate will be well organized, and have strong leadership and interpersonal skills. We conduct Drug Testing as a condition of employment.Community Education Centers offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and 401(k) with company match. Please apply on line, www.cecintl.com. Delaney Hall, 451-479 Doremus Avenue, Newark, NJ 07015. FAX: Register to View . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.