Outpatient Therapist

Location: Morris or Bergen On-site FT 40 : M-T: 4, 10 Hour Days M-F: 5, 8 Hour Days with 2 evenings Salary: $60k for Provisional licensure (LAC, LSW, LAMFT)- $ 65k for Full licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) What We Offer: Free Clinical Supervision Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount and Rewards Program Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan. Job Summary: As a Therapist in our Outpatient Department, you will work with our team of knowledge clinicians providing comprehensive mental health services to our clients, including assessments, treatment plans, and individual counseling. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use various evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, MI, etc.) to aid in the mental health recovery journey of your clients, collaborate cross-departmentally with other healthcare providers, and be part of a team committed to provided wholistic and accessible care. This is a great opportunity both for those entering the field and those who have more experience. What You Will Do: Demonstrate an ability to have a diverse caseload of approximately 45-55 clients of various ages and clinical presentations to be able to expand one's clinical knowledge and experience. Implement evidence-based interventions (such as CBT, MI, etc.) and assessments to help individuals achieve their treatment goals, link to community resources, and provide inter-agency coordination of treatment. Assess and evaluate clients at intake, admission, during ongoing treatment and service delivery, and at discharge or transfer. Formulate psychosocial treatment plans with relevant goals, behaviorally measurable objectives that serve as indexes for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement. Respond to clients for crisis intervention. Plan for, communicate, and document discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and accessing other services in the continuum. Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the assessment and evaluation of clients, provide written documentation of client's history and assessment information, and actively participate in program and clinical team meetings. What We Need to See: Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university 1-2 years of clinical experience in the mental health field, including but not limited to internships, community-based services, case management, etc. Must have the ability to respond to clients for crisis intervention. Provisional/Full Licensure to practice counseling/clinical social work (LAC, LSW, LAMFT and/or LPC, LCSW, LMFT) required Full Professional Licensure to practice counseling/clinical social work (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred A valid driver's license and you must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community. Who Are We? CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Care Plus NJ, Inc.