Overview

Counselor Per Diem

CARES Partial Program @ Capital Health in Trenton

Population: Children ages 4-17

Monday-Friday/Day

$21 per hour

MUST have a bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field.

At least two years of experience working with children in behavioral health facility.

Provides for the direct care and management of patient population of a partial care treatment center.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a therapeutic and safe environment for all patients

• Facilitates regular therapeutic groups that address specific identified treatment issues and reinforces the patient’s treatment plan.

• Provides observational feedback within the multidisciplinary team context.

• Accurately records daily patient progress in the medical record as well as completing other required paperwork.

• Rides along with the van driver to transport patients to and from the program.

• Maintains certification in Handle with Care behavior management system.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EOE M/V/F/D

Company Profile

CFG is a comprehensive healthcare provider that is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families by providing innovative medical and mental health services. Our Health Network includes Center for Family Guidance, CFG Health Systems and CFG Residentials.

Job Category

Behavior/Mental Health