Join #TeamAcenda as a Counselor in the adult partial care program in Cape May Court House, NJ.  Top Workplace in 2024 by the Philadelphia Inquirer.  

As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. 

Job Overview:   

The Adult Partial Care (APC) program assists individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness with developing the skills and support necessary to live, learn and work with the least amount of intervention from the behavioral health system. The Adult Partial Care program offers comprehensive, individualized and quality behavioral health treatment within a group setting, designed to promote maximum independence in the least restrictive setting. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• The counselor plans and provides group services around consumers IRP treatment needs. Services include engagement strategies, activities to meet meaningful goals over time, Illness Management and Recovery Program, skill development, prevocational services, counseling, learning activities, social/leisure services; as well as offsite interventions. 

• In addition to individual and group support services, counselors are responsible for maintaining authorization timeframes, intake and daily documentation, and service planning. 

• Demonstrates competent written and verbal communication with referral sources and external customers. 

• Attentive and responsive to customer needs in a helpful, supportive and timely manner. 

• Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem-solve. 

• Meets obligations of the program (contractual, licensing, Medicaid, etc.). 

• Follows program policies and procedures and encourages the same in others. 

• Educates self on issues impacting the program population. 

• Operates conscientiously in accordance with program budget (i.e., use of client engaging funds, office supplies). 

Requirements: 

• Associate's degree and two years' experience in providing human services, or five years of human service experience, or possess a relevant professional credential, such as Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, bachelor's degree in social work, certified rehabilitation counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor, bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, or Bachelor of Science in nursing. 

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record 

• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances. 

• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently. 

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record. 

Preferred:  

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field 

Additional Information: 

• Starting Compensation: $18.27 per hour 

• Sign on bonus: $500 

• Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50/hourly 

We provide: 

• Mission-driven core 

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage 

• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Generous time-off 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment 

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Are you ready to join Team Acenda? 

Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.org/