NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

NOTICE OF VACANCY

The Department of Health has a career opportunity for qualified candidates for

the following position:

Title Salary

Rehabilitation Counselor Mental Health P20 $57,420.37- $81,196.66

[Classified Competitive]

Posting Number Position Number Number of Positions Posting Period *

874-23 TBD 6 From: 12/22/2023 To: 01/05/2024

Location: Scope of Eligibility/Open to:

Ancora Psychatric Hospital Applicants who Meet the Requirements

301 Spring Garden Road

Ancora, NJ 08037

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of a supervisory official in the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, provides counseling

services to a varied population of mental health clients requiring rehabilitative services over an extensive period of time; assists

clients to identify and obtain the necessary training and related services for their vocational rehabilitation; assists clients and

employers in obtaining suitable employment or employees; does other related duties.

A Cover Letter, Resume and Completed Application (See link below) are required.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSES)

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by

twenty-four (24) semester hour credits in a combination of any of the following areas: Vocational Counseling, Rehabilitation

Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Vocational Guidance, Special Education or related areas.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in vocational/rehabilitational guidance or counseling, other related guidance and

counseling, or social or medical casework in a rehabilitation agency, facility or other social program designed to increase the

employability or social productivity of clients.

NOTE: A Master's degree in any of the above areas may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience indicated above.

NOTE: Applicants who possess the twenty-four (24) semester hour credits listed above but who do not possess the Bachelor's

degree may substitute additional experience for the remaining education on a year-for-year basis. One (1) year of experience is

equal to thirty (30) semester hour credits.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather

than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

IMPORTANT FILING INSTRUCTIONS

PER-53

OCT 23