Counselor
For Keeps

Saint Peter's University Hospital's For KEEPS program (Kids Embraced and Empowered through Psychological Services) is a short-term acute partial-hospitalization state-of-the-art unit. This program is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Established for fifteen years, the For KEEPS program has been recommended to "be a model for children's partial hospital programs statewide".

The Counselor at our For KEEPS program will provide direct care and management to the children at the center ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

The Counselor will:

• Conduct daily group sessions that address the specific treatment issues of each child
• Integrate clinical goals into day-to-day program activities
• Provide support to the education services component relative to classroom instruction
• Complete all patient documentation at the end of every day
• Actively provide input into the multidisciplinary team process
• Demonstrate and maintain proficiency in the Handle with Care behavior management system
• Follow a vehicle schedule to transport the children to and from program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year in children’s mental health services is strongly preferred and a genuine respect and interest in working with the emotionally disturbed population.
• Writing skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Familiarity with DSM-IV- TR diagnosis is preferred.

Grade 114