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Gateway Community Action Partnership Counselor in Bridgeton, New Jersey

Full-time and Part-time positions available.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors will provide mental and behavioral health interventions to individuals and families in an outpatient setting and in-community. Counselor services help individuals and families to develop and practice healthy coping strategies and techniques. Counselors assist individuals/families to strengthen skills in a variety of life domains, including, but not limited to: physical and mental well-being, interpersonal communications and relationships, social interactions, behavioral conduct, adaptive coping strategies and behaviors, and resources/referrals.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: * Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, education, sociology, or other related field * One year or more of experience in a counseling setting * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and time management skills * Implement service plans with individualized treatment goals to address psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and social needs * Contribute, implement and incorporate community-based activities and programs * Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely fashion * Provide resources/referrals as needed * Experience with facilitating support/community groups * Schedule and Conduct regular appointments with clients * Able to conduct individual and group sessions * Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients * Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client * Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings * Assist with outreach efforts * Assist assigned Therapist with treatment interventions and support groups as needed

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum of a Bachelors degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred * Minimum of one-year experience in an outpatient or in-home setting * Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities * Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring * Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direct supervision * Demonstrate high level of cultural competence * Responsiveness to the needs assessment for each client * Able to work a flexible schedule

OTHER SKILLS: * Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen * Solid relationship-building capabilities * Good verbal and written communication skills * A positive and compassionate attitude * Keen attention to detail * Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs * Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and interventions within the field * Passion for advancing in the mental health field * Ability to work independently or as part of a team * Able to maintain a flexible schedule

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