• Habilitation Counselor

    Insight Global (Newark, NJ)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is looking for a habilitation counselor for one of their healthcare clients in Newark NJ. A habilitation counselor spends each day providing hands-on support to clients and the care team. This includes assisting with daily routines, monitoring client well-being, and ensuring a safe, structured environment. Counselors help clients navigate schedules, accompany them to activities, and encourage positive coping strategies. They also observe and document behaviors, communicate updates to clinicians, and collaborate with staff to address immediate needs or concerns. Beyond direct client interaction, they will run group sessions, maintain compliance with program guidelines, and act as a steady source of reassurance and guidance for individuals working toward stability.

     

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    Skills and Requirements

    • Bachelors degree in Mental Health Field

    • Experience with the adolescent population

    • Experience running groups

    • Experience working collaboratively with the treatment team and family members

     

    Works well independently and within a team