CLINICIAN - LCSW / LPC

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of " THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY " for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “ Best Place to Work ”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title: Clinician LCSW / LPC

Program: PCCF - Preferred Center for Children Families

location: 1500 Route 88, Brick New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time 30 Hours Evening Hours

Salary: $70,000.00

Job Description/Summary

This 30 hour full time position requires a terminally licensed person and family-centered clinician, who is recovery oriented in their trauma-informed approach to care. This individual possesses experience in treating children and families and exhibits an understanding of evidenced based practice. The Clinician participates in a multidisciplinary team and seeks opportunities to learn and develop clinical skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough intake assessments, formulates diagnosis based on clinical presentation, and determines appropriate level of care.
• Adheres to assigned productivity of service numbers for PCCF full time clinicians.
• Outlines preliminary treatment plans that address the immediate needs of the client. Recommendations include identification of individual needs and plan outlines how these will be addressed.
• Facilitates individual, family and group therapy. Begins and ends group on time, prepares any materials as required, initiates new or improved group processes based on needs of the population.
• Provides case management as needed including timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination, and phone contact to community resources and related professionals. Documentation reflects all contacts made with and/or on behalf of each client.
• Responds to mental health crises as needed, i.e. walk-ins, access calls
• Develops Individualized treatment plans and review of client progress within required timeframes. Problem List specifies problems in current, behavioral/observable terms and reflects integration of needs identified.
• Collaborates with Treatment Team to identify clients that are at risk for discharge based on lack of contact, creatively engages vulnerable populations, and makes at least 3 attempts to engage clients in accordance with policy, and beyond in high-risk cases.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Completes all medical record documentation within 24 hours.
• Consults with Leadership to determine schedule that meets the needs of the population served.
• Participate in supervision with the program director and attends treatment team meetings, including agency-wide clinical case reviews.
• Complies with NJ state regulations outlining requirements to practice with a provisional mental health license.
• Completes assigned e-learning within required time frames.
• Submits updated licenses to HR in a timely manner.

Competencies

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrates familiarity with organizational policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline
• Licensure: NJ licensure as LCSW or LPC
• Experience: Working with children and teens with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs

Comprehensive Benefits Package :

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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