Supervisor of Group Counseling - Full Time - Behavioral Health Jobs in Belle Mead at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

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Under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Social Services, the Supervisor of Group Counseling, Behavioral Health, oversees the daily clinical and administrative operations of the Group Counseling team. This role is responsible for coordinating patient caseload distribution, monitoring treatment service quality, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychosocial assessments and group counseling.

The Supervisor provides guidance and feedback to the counseling staff and collaborates with the Director on training, professional development, performance reviews, scheduling, and payroll. This position adheres to all departmental and hospital-wide procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize the quality of patient care. The Supervisor may also serve as a Senior Group Counselor as needed.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Supervisor of Group Counseling, Behavioral Health, at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Provides daily clinical supervision and guidance to the Group Counseling team, including Group Counselors and Senior Group Counselors.
2. Fosters professional growth by providing ongoing feedback, identifying development opportunities, and collaborating with the Director on annual performance reviews.
3. Coordinates the daily distribution of patient caseloads to ensure equitable assignments and continuity of care.
4. Manages team staffing by creating and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly schedules to ensure continuous unit coverage, accounting for PTO and other absences.
5. Monitors and audits the quality of treatment services and clinical documentation (e.g., psychosocial assessments, progress notes, master treatment plans) to ensure compliance with all departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.
6. Ensures group counseling services are tailored to the specific needs of the patient population (i.e., age, culture, language), adapting communication for patients, parents, and/or caregivers.
7. Assists the Director with key administrative functions for the Group Counseling team, including payroll processing and timekeeping.
8. Mitigates interpersonal and operational disputes within the team, elevating issues to the Director as appropriate.
9. Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of all group counselor workflows and clinical responsibilities to provide effective oversight and support.
10. Serves as a Senior Group Counselor to provide direct patient care and group counseling services as needed to cover staff shortages or vacancies.
11. Presents in departmental meetings, unit meetings, problem-solving teams, in-services, and other meetings as called by supervisory staff.
12. Maintains current knowledge of developments in the field through continuing education, conferences, and in-service programs.
13. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
14. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
2. Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a healthcare setting with leadership responsibilities.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

 

If you feel the above description speaks to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Minimum rate of $90,750.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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