Experience Required
nyes
nMinimum Education Required
nBA or BS in psychology, sociology or criminal justice or social work
nLicense(s) Required
nnone
nTraining Required/Provided
ntraining provided
nExpected Start Date
n07/13/2026
nCompensation
n$40,000.00 - $42,000.00 / Yearly
nHours Per Week
n40
nNumber Of Positions
n3
nShift
nFirst Shift (Day)
nJob Description
nJob Description
nAdvance Housing, Inc. is a nonprofit agency located in Bergen, and Sussex Counties that provides community support services to individuals suffering from mental illness. Currently we have full-time case management positions open in our Paramus office.
nCommunity Integration Counselor
nPosition Summary: Provides support services to adults with serious mental illness to promote the achievement of community integration and valued life roles in the social, employment, educational, or housing domains. Conducts individual supportive counseling and group activities with consumers in the program. Functions as an active member of the clinical team and provides after hours on-call support to consumers in crisis.
nEssential Responsibilities:
nSupport consumers in achieving mental health rehabilitative and recovery goals as identified in the individualized recovery plan, and in accordance with Community Support Services model. Ensure that a minimum of 55% of work hours are spent rendering face to face Community Support Services to consumers.
nPromote the process of wellness and recovery with an emphasis on individual dignity and respect. Build upon consumer strengths to address needs, preferences, goals, and valued life roles.
nProvide direct services that address consumer skill development to self-manage their illness and improve their quality of life. This includes but is not limited to application of Illness Management and Recovery model.
nProvide crisis intervention services when needed and in accordance with agency Policies and Procedures.
nCoordinate consumers' services which may involve collaboration with internal and community providers, family members, community resources, and/or entitlements.
nFunction as a team member: cover shifts and duties as needed, facilitate group activities, participate in program activities, communicate all relevant information to other team members and departments.
nEnsure all clinical and administrative documentation is completed with accuracy, timeliness, and in accordance with State and Federal Regulations and agency Policy and Procedures.
nManages on-call responsibilities as designated by departm
nPlace of Work
nOn-site
nRequisition ID
ndont have
nJob Type
nFull Time
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