Mental Health Professional Lic

Mental Health Professional Lic Req #: 0000266830 Category: Behavioral and Mental Health Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Department: Therapeutic Learning Center Pay Range: $71,435.00 - $88,088.00 per year Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027 The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. A typical day as a Mental Health Professional Licensed may look like: Performs initial Psychosocial Assessments, develops initial treatment plan based on client specific needs, and provides psycho-education to patients and families as assigned, Conducts Group Interactive Psychotherapy in addition to providing case management and maintaining regular collateral contact with agencies, school and families adhering to confidentiality policies Participates in the development of treatment plans, comprehensive assessments and discharge plans Licensed Mental Health Professional will participate in annual facility and department specific competency training Appropriately utilizes supervision to problem solve around clinical issues of staff dynamics Can identify and work through sources of clients resistance to treatment Demonstrates the ability to empower clients to function autonomously with the long-term goal or reducing their utilization of mental health services Demonstrates the ability to identify and facilitate groups that are clinically appropriate to the current client population Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate interventions in both non-crisis and crisis situations Develop treatment strategy and plan that can be related in behaviorally specific short- and long-term goals Develops formulation of the case incorporating presenting problem, and current circumstances Documents clearly and precisely progress notes for all patient contacts Is able to explore alternate treatment modalities and make referrals when appropriate Is knowledgeable about client s medication regimen and side effects Maintains regular collateral contact with agencies, school and family members, adhering to confidentiality policies Monitors all medication appointments Provides case management services to clients on case loads Provides feedback on group development during team and staff meetings Submits all session billing forms on the same day of the session Is able to identify when treatment goals have been reached and when benefit of treatment has been maximized To be considered for this opportunity, you must have: Masters degree in recognized mental discipline with appropriate licensure which may include LCSW, LSW, LPC or Licensed Psychologist Minimum two years prior work experience preferred Certification or successful completion of training will be done within three months of start date Successful completion of all orientation programs is required At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health