Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor
Bright Harbor Healthcare · Toms River, NJ · 3 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
The Program in Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a multi-disciplinary, evidence-based outreach program that assists individuals with serious mental illness in integrating into the community. Bright Harbor Healthcare provides PACT services to over 160 people across Ocean County. A team includes various specialties such as a Psychiatrist, Advanced Practice Nurse, RNs, Masters Level and Licensed Clinicians, Co-occurring Specialists, Vocational Specialists, Mental Health (MH) specialists, and Peer mental health specialists. The team collaborates on most responsibilities and maintains contact with individuals regardless of hospitalization, incarceration, or homelessness.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and obtaining basic needs
- Assess clients' emotional wellbeing, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes, and medication effectiveness under supervision
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field
- A minimum of two years' experience working with individuals diagnosed with chronic persistent mental illness
- Valid NJ Driver's license with less than 6 points
- Full Benefits
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Sick Days
- Personal Days
- Accrued Vacation
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- 403B Plan with Company Match
- Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
- Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness
- Opportunities for Tuition Discounts from Participating Institutions