Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

CounselorFull-time

Listed compensation

$40K–$45K

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Job Description

Program in Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a multi-disciplinary, evidence-based outreach program that assists those with serious mental illness, integrate into the community. Bright Harbor Healthcare provides PACT services to more than 160 people in all of Ocean County.

A Team consists of various specialties that may include, but not limited to: a Psychiatrist, Advanced Practice Nurse, RNs, Masters Level and Licensed Clinicians, Co-occurring Specialists, Vocational Specialists, MH specialists, and Peer mental health specialists.

The Team shares in most responsibilities as a whole and maintains contact with individuals despite re hospitalization, incarceration or homelessness.

  • Position Title: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor (Job Id: 024-00137)
  • Position Type: Full Time; 40 Hours/Weekly
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Location: Toms River
  • Department: PACT I
  • Salary: $40,000 - $45,000

Requirements

  • Under supervision assist clients with ADL's and obtaining basic needs
  • Under supervision assess clients emotional wellbeing, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication effectiveness

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services Field

  • A minimum of two year's experience working with individuals diagnosed with chronic persistent mental illness
  • Valid NJ Driver's license with less than 6 points
  • Full Benefits
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Sick Days
  • Personal Days
  • Accrued Vacation
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 403B Plan with Company Match
  • Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
  • Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness
  • Opportunities for Tuition Discounts from Participating Institutions

Key Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living and obtaining basic needs within a multi-disciplinary outreach program. Monitor clients' emotional wellbeing, clinical symptoms, and medication effectiveness under supervision.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionCase ManagementPatient AssessmentADL AssistanceClinical Symptomology MonitoringCommunity IntegrationMental Health Support

Psychiatry — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor at Bright Harbor Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (Counseling) — ranked against 63 active Psychiatry (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
8% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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About Bright Harbor Healthcare

Mental Health Care
Bayville, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Sick Days
Personal Days
Accrued Vacation
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance