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 New Jersey. The LPC will be provided an initial caseload of clients to be seen weekly for therapy sessions.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

- Responsible for psychotherapy, supportive counseling and therapeutic groups
- Facilitate psychoeducation and empowerment, and the sharing of experience and knowledge
- Evaluate clients' needs and develop personalized treatment
- Advocate on behalf of the client and make referrals for appointments and assistance
- Support each individual's desire for independence and increased self-confidence
- Document session content and generate notes using EHR system
- Build and maintain positive relationships and ongoing communication with the team, staff members, patients and families
- Crisis intervention as applicable
- Provide supervision as needed to LSWs
- Other duties as assigned to support organizational and program goal

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

- LPC with assigned NPI number and state licensure
- 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, ability to collaborate and work well with others
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and respect for all individuals

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (Spanishor Creole) preferred
- Basic understanding of Medicare documentation and EHR systems

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, floating /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