Families First Counselor Organizational Overview: CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. The CarePlus Foundation was created over 25 years ago to support further the programs and clients of CarePlus who strive to achieve mental well-being and overall wellness. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Job Summary: + Provides in-home services and supportive interventions including, case management, linkage to community resources, and inter-agency coordination of treatment. + Conduct assessments and evaluations of clients at intake, during ongoing service, delivery, and termination + Formulate relevant goals with behaviorally measurable objectives that serve as indices for evaluating intervention progress and realistic time frames for achievement. + Prepare written documentation of assessments, interception plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the clients' files with all entries authenticated with dates and times. + Plan for, communicate, and document aftercare plans for clients completing program and/or accessing other services in the continuum. + Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team, including but not limited to, active participation in program and team meetings, providing support to team colleagues, and engaging in program-related performance improvement processes and activities. + Participate in weekly team case conferences and trainings as per Family Preservation Services' requirements. + Provide 24/7 coverage to caseload What We Need to See: + A Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in social work or other behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university. + Two (2) years of experience providing counseling to children and families. + Bilingual (Spanish), preferred. + A valid driver's license must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance. What We Offer: + 401K + High plan insurance at a generous cost + Union benefits + Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage + Per diem opportunities + Excellent supervision and training + Continuing education, tuition reimbursement and eligibility for loan forgiveness + 10% daycare discount About CarePlus New Jersey: CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other character