Supportive Counselor

Job Summary

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County seeks a full-time Supportive Counselor for its Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) program. The Supportive Counselor provides ongoing consultation sessions to families of adults with a serious mental illness with the goal to influence positive change enhance stability and improve quality of life.

The Supportive Counselor reports to the IFSS Manager.

What You Will Do

• Provide ongoing consultation to families of adults (18) with serious mental illness to promote stability quality of life empowerment and protection of family rights.
• Support families in developing coping strategies stress reduction techniques problem-solving and effective communication skills.
• Address relationship dynamics social environment challenges and issues related to grief and loss across the life cycle.
• Facilitate family support groups and provide psychoeducation on major mental illness including bio-neurological aspects substance use psychotropic medications and associated risks.
• Design and deliver psychoeducational workshops and presentations on evidence-based treatment practices and modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Assist families in accessing and utilizing appropriate community resources to meet identified needs.
• Deliver services in flexible settings based on family preference.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation following appropriate termination processes and attend peer supervision and required meetings.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Two years experience working in the mental health field.

Education

• High school diploma.
• Bachelors degree in behavioral health or nursing (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical dental and vision insurance offered with prescription drug coverage.
• Paid time off including 14 vacation days 9 sick days 3 personal days and holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance coverage.

Additional Information

• This full-time position is based in Tinton Falls NJ.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday 9:00am 5:00pm.
• Occasional evening hours may be required.
• Travel required.

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality or sex.

About Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) Program

The Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) program provides essential support and psychoeducation to families and loved ones of adults with mental health conditions. The program aims to reduce isolation equip families with tools to manage crises effectively and connect them with resources and treatment options fostering a better quality of life and improving overall family functioning.

About Mental Health Association of Monmouth County

Established in 1950 the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County has been at the forefront of building a meaningful community-based system of mental health care focused on eliminating social barriers and reducing stigma and discrimination. Through more than 15 free programs and services we create healthy communities for the future.

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Required Experience:

Manager