Therapist - LPC - Behavioral Health/Primary Care Integration

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is Southern New Jersey's premier provider of primary and preventive care. We provide a collaborative and comprehensive approach to assessment, treatment planning, service coordination, and advocacy for patients and their families.

Summary: SJFMC is looking to hire a Licensed Professional Counselor to join our collaborative team providing services to underserved communities in Burlington County,New Jersey. The LCSW will be provided an initial caseload of clients to be seen weekly for therapy sessions.

Hours: This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours Monday - Friday with at least one late night per week.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

Responsible for assessing patients, utilizing therapeutic techniques, and providing supportive counseling to individuals and groups
Facilitate psychoeducation and empowerment, and the sharing of experience and knowledge
Evaluate clients' needs and develop personalized treatment plans
Advocate on behalf of the client and make referrals for appointments and provide assistance
Support each individual's desire for independence and increased self-confidence in client-centered environment, using evidenced-based techniques.
Consistently document treatment session content and generate individualized and group progress notes in a timely manner
Build and maintain positive relationships and ongoing communication with the team, staff members, patients and families
Crisis intervention as applicable
Provide clinical supervision as needed to LSWs, as well as guidance and support to the MHA/CMA.
Other duties as assigned to support organizational and program goals

Keyword: Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Behavioral Health/Primary Care Integration
Required Experience:

LPC with minimum two years of experience conducting Individual and Group therapy with adults, some experience with adolescents and children preferred
New Jersey state licensure
Clinical Supervision Certification preferred
Master's degree
Experience working with the underserved population a plus
Capacity to be respectful of the unique concerns and issues experienced by clients and their caregivers.
Strong communication skills (verbal and writing), ability to collaborate and work well with others
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and respect for all individuals
Strong mental/behavioral health diagnoses and psychiatric medication knowledge
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package which includes: a healthy work/life balance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, competitive wages, Tuition Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance.

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From: Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers