Bayside Counselor II

Bayside is a partial care program assisting youth, ages 11-17 years old, with emotional and behavioral needs through psycho-education, counseling, and support 5 days per week. Bayside’s goal is to prevent unnecessary hospitalization or effectively transition youth from hospitalization to successful home and community living. Bayside operates Monday-Friday, September through June from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and July and August from 10:45 am to 4:15 pm.

Position Title: Bayside Counselor II
Position Type: Full Time; 35 Hours Weekly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Toms River
Department: Bayside
Salary: $40,000 - $42,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of consumers, facilitate social, recreational wellness and ADL skills groups
• Provide supportive counseling, case management, treatment meetings and behavior management
• Complete medical records adhering to agency, DCBHS, Office of Licensing, Medicaid and procedures
• Coordinate and assist clients with transportation
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of one years experience working with children, adolescents (preferably SED adolescents) and their families
• Valid NJ Driver's License with less than six (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 at participating educational institutions
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work