Devereux Jobshttp://jobs.devereux.org2012-05-23 20:44:04.258366USAMorristown<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Devereux: Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, Charity of Choice! Areyou looking to change lives and inspire hope in others? At Devereux New Jersey, we nurture human potential and promote meaningful life choices for those with emotional, developmentaland educational disabilities. Devereux New Jersey is seekingPart TimeBehavioral HealthCounselors(direct care)for ourGroup Home inMorristown,NJ. TheBehavioral HealthCounselor willco-facilitate therapeutic and psycho-education groups. This position is also responsible for accurate and timely documentation as directed.The Behavioral Health Counselor assists in the planning, implementation and supervision of therapeutic, recreational and other programming based on the consumer's individualized treatment plan. This position assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned and assists with the day to day operation of the group homes. Hours:Fri/Sat 11p-7a Salary:Thepay ratestarts at$14.00and is commensurate with relevantexperience and education. YOU will add value by: * Demonstrating the ability to co-lead theraputic and psychoeducational group therapies targeted at assisting consumers with skill building and symptom reductions. * Structuring the physical and social environment so that every interaction and activity within the treatment program promotes positive goal-directed responses and/or social interactions from the client and facilitates the psychotherapeutic goals of treatment. * Demonstrating the ability to purposefully manage and use the structured environment as an instrument for treatment in promoting desired behaviors, encouraging a sense of responsibility and self-control, and fostering optimal functioning in activities of daily living and interpersonal interactions (environmental / milieu therapy). * Demonstrating theability to supervise consumers in the group home setting and while on community integration outings. * Providing oversight and direction of services, which foster quality customer and community services. * Supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of the program strategically addressing service needs that Devereux NJ delivers or can provide in accordance with the consumer's individualized plan of care. * Assisting in creating a vision and name recognition that allows Devereux to have impact on industry and regulatory standards. * Demonstrating the ability to document in the consumer's record in an accurately and timely manner. * Learning and applying the program's data collection methodology, withthe ability to effectively analyze and apply results. * Demonstrating the ability to assist with developing an individualized treatment plan and/or specialized plan designed to improve overall functioning and minimize interfering behaviors of an individual receiving services. * Possessing the knowledge and ability to work as part of an intergrated treatment team in assisting consumers with their stated goals and delivering outcomes identified by the program leadership. * Supervising and interacting with clients and co-workers in a manner consistent with Center guidelines. * Facilitating proper medical care and participating inmedication administration for clients. * Promoting proper care of clients, facilities and equipment. * Participating in the individual habilitation plan process. Keywords:At-risk, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Interventions, Case Manager, Community-Based, Counselor, Crisis Intervention, Human Services, Mental Health, Psychology,Social Work.2012-05-23 06:00:06United StatesDevereuxNew JerseyIRC61612NJMorristown, NJ28886381http://jobs.devereux.org/xml/28886381/jobUSAMorristown<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Devereux: Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, Charity of Choice! Areyou looking to change lives and inspire hope in others? At Devereux New Jersey, we nurture human potential and promote meaningful life choices for those with emotional, developmentaland educational disabilities. Devereux New Jersey is seekingSubstituteBehavioral HealthCounselors(direct care)for ourGroup Home inMorristown,NJ. TheBehavioral HealthCounselor willco-facilitate therapeutic and psycho-education groups. This position is also responsible for accurate and timely documentation as directed.The Behavioral Health Counselor assists in the planning, implementation and supervision of therapeutic, recreational and other programming based on the consumer's individualized treatment plan. This position assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned and assists with the day to day operation of the group homes. Hours:Hours and shifts vary. This is an on-call as needed position. Salary:Thepay ratestarts at$14.00and is commensurate with relevantexperience and education. YOU will add value by: * Demonstrating the ability to co-lead theraputic and psychoeducational group therapies targeted at assisting consumers with skill building and symptom reductions. * Structuring the physical and social environment so that every interaction and activity within the treatment program promotes positive goal-directed responses and/or social interactions from the client and facilitates the psychotherapeutic goals of treatment. * Demonstrating the ability to purposefully manage and use the structured environment as an instrument for treatment in promoting desired behaviors, encouraging a sense of responsibility and self-control, and fostering optimal functioning in activities of daily living and interpersonal interactions (environmental / milieu therapy). * Demonstrating theability to supervise consumers in the group home setting and while on community integration outings. * Providing oversight and direction of services, which foster quality customer and community services. * Supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of the program strategically addressing service needs that Devereux NJ delivers or can provide in accordance with the consumer�s individualized plan of care. * Assisting in creating a vision and name recognition that allows Devereux to have impact on industry and regulatory standards. * Demonstrating the ability to document in the consumer's record in an accurately and timely manner. * Learning and applying the program�s data collection methodology, withthe ability to effectively analyze and apply results. * Demonstrating the ability to assist with developing an individualized treatment plan and/or specialized plan designed to improve overall functioning and minimize interfering behaviors of an individual receiving services. * Possessing the knowledge and ability to work as part of an intergrated treatment team in assisting consumers with their stated goals and delivering outcomes identified by the program leadership. * Supervising and interacting with clients and co-workers in a manner consistent with Center guidelines. * Facilitating proper medical care and participating inmedication administration for clients. * Promoting proper care of clients, facilities and equipment. * Participating in the individual habilitation plan process. Keywords:At-risk, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Interventions, Case Manager, Community-Based, Counselor, Crisis Intervention, Human Services, Mental Health, Psychology,Social Work.2012-02-03 05:33:12United StatesDevereuxNew JerseyIRC56896NJMorristown, NJ26291846http://jobs.devereux.org/xml/26291846/job