Program Manager Residential SUD Newark, NJ

Mental Health Clinician 17th

HOURS:  M- F 8-5 Saturday rotation.

SETTING:  Clinic / Behavioral Health 

Provides clinical mental health services to all age patients/families within the clinic.

The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, crisis intervention and mental health consultation. Reporting to the Regional Director and/or Program Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the organization, while utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services.

DUTIES: 
Provides direct mental health services, which include crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling in collaboration with other members of an interdisciplinary team and completion of relevant documents, psychosocial evaluations or service planed case management services, using independent judgment.

Completes patient care documentation in a timely manner, closes all patients electronic encounters within 24 hours. Utilizes collaborative documentation.

Participates in department and organizational CQI projects.

Manages caseload effectively, utilizing reporting tools for self-management.

Actively participates in clinical supervision.

QUALIFICATION:  LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT 

Strong diagnostic and clinical skills

Healthcare experience preferred