Clinical Specialist/Licensed Clinical Specialist - PACT Program
About The Position
Advance Your Clinical Career While Transforming Lives Join an innovative community-based behavioral health team where your clinical skills can help individuals living with serious mental illness achieve recovery, stability, and greater independence. Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Specialist or Licensed Clinical Specialist to join our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Whether you're a master's-level clinician working toward professional licensure or a licensed behavioral health professional, this role offers an opportunity to provide meaningful, recovery-oriented care within a multidisciplinary team setting. The PACT model delivers intensive, community-based behavioral health services to individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. As part of our team, you'll help individuals navigate challenges, strengthen coping skills, connect with community resources, and work toward greater independence and improved quality of life.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field
- Minimum two years of post-bachelor's experience working with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness
- Knowledge of behavioral health systems and community resources
- Valid New Jersey driver's license with acceptable driving history
- Current New Jersey LSW or LAC license (for Licensed Clinical Specialist role)
Nice To Haves
- LCSW, LPC, or other advanced clinical licensure
- Experience providing individual and group therapy
- Community mental health experience
- Crisis intervention experience
- Experience working within PACT programs
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services
- Complete psychosocial assessments and crisis evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans
- Coordinate care with medical, clinical, and community providers
- Support medication monitoring, treatment adherence, and wellness planning
- Engage family members and natural supports in the recovery process
- Connect individuals with housing, benefits, healthcare, and community resources
- Assist clients in developing independent living and community integration skills
- Participate in community-based interventions and transportation as needed
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in the program's on-call rotation schedule
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Clinical Training and Licensure Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
