Counselor Adolescent Unit – County of Bergen Department of Human Services - Division of Family Guidance

 Under direction assists with therapeutic programs for socially, mentally, and/or physically maladjusted adolescents by counseling and helping them to deal effectively with their problems and may assist in a remedial teaching program or tutor students; does related work as required.

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

• Observes, listens to, and counsels adolescents to determine their problems and to assist them in dealing effectively with such problems.
• Counsels’ residents individually and/or in groups.
• Conducts short term individual counseling sessions in crisis situations.
• Assists in carrying out therapeutic residential plans including personal hygiene, music therapy, art therapy, occupational 
• therapy, and recreational therapy.
• Assists adolescents in a behavior modification program.
• Performs field work such as attending court, taking adolescents on field trips, and visiting agencies to gather information.
• Attends meetings to discuss problems and progress of individual adolescents.
• Assists teachers by giving remedial lessons and tutoring adolescents in subjects where needed
• Writes necessary reports.
• Maintains security within the facility.
• Maintains necessary records and files.

Schedule:                             

• Full Time.

Education & Licensing Requirements:     

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Education, or related field.

Other Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Excel and Word).
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

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