CLINICIAN

CLINICIAN Full Time Lakewood 725 Airport Rd, Lakewood, NJ, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 3348 Salary: $48,000.00 Annually Job Description/Summary Provides assessments and clinical services for consumers. Provides community-based outreach to link or re‑link consumers to services needed. Responsibilities Individual needs of persons served are addressed including intake assessment and evaluation, referral, follow‑up services, individual, group, and family therapy. Works effectively with the full spectrum of diagnostic disorders. Demonstrates familiarity with psychotropic medication use, side effects and indications for psychiatric intervention. Demonstrates ability to assess risk category, mental status, level of compliance and motivation. Demonstrates ability to assess clients’ needs, establish group cohesiveness and provide interventions that are timely and appropriate. Clinicians shall provide psycho‑education that may include relevant education about the person’s disability or disorder, family interactions, community integration, relationships, or importance of living skills. Completion of a service plan and other documentation is to be submitted as required. When appropriate, coordination of, or assistance with, crisis intervention and stabilization services shall be carried out. Linkage of persons served to community‑based services to maximize access to services while considering resource gaps and problems of service delivery. Facilitating access to appropriate services and community mental health and non‑mental health systems shall be encouraged by ongoing individual clinical support and monitoring. Encourage family members and significant others to collaborate in the treatment process by participating in treatment planning. Education and support shall be provided as needed and requested by family members, and direct service support shall be provided to persons’ natural system including family, friends, employers, and self‑help groups. Coordination, integration, and monitoring of services delivered from multiple providers until persons served are discharged from IOPSS is essential to the advocacy process. Further duties include assisting persons served with accessing transportation, securing appropriate housing, and exploring employment or other meaningful activities. Completes termination forms and other discharge planning activities with consumer involved when possible. Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies Must maintain required CPR, and first aid education/certification. Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook. Must be able to attend at least two quarterly Agency meetings per year. Demonstrates familiarity with organizational policy and procedure. Qualifications Education: Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field. Licensure: LSW, LAC, LPC, LCSW. Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Long Term Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance Staff Training and Development Opportunities Employee Referral Bonus program eoe #J-18808-Ljbffr