Clinical Specialist, Program For Assertive Community Treatment Pact
About The Position
Clinical Specialist - PACT Program - Full-Time (40 hours per week) - Competitive Salary Join Our Team at The Guidance Center! For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness. As a Clinical Specialist for the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), you will play a key role in the development and implementation of individualized recovery plans. You will collaborate closely with the PACT team and other service providers to ensure clients receive evidence-based care that promotes recovery, stability, and community integration. Demonstrates competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Universal Substance Abuse Screening, effectively engaging individuals served through engagement, assessment, and intervention. A Clinical Specialist participates in daily team meetings and case reviews, providing individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches. You will provide emergency mental health assessments, consult with medical staff on client medication needs, and deliver education and support to clients' families and support systems. This role involves regular assessment of client progress, coordination with community providers, and transportation services that promote client independence. You will also be part of the on-call rotation with other PACT team members and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Join us in making a difference in our community! A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services discipline (social work, psychology, or related field)
- Clinical License LCSW or LPC preferred and LSW or LAC required
- Minimum of two (2) years of post-bachelor's experience in the provision of mental health services, specifically working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
- Knowledge of community resources and agencies
- Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage.
- Willingness to work a flexible 40-hour weekly schedule
- A Background Check is required
- Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of individualized recovery plans
- Collaborate closely with the PACT team and other service providers
- Delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Universal Substance Abuse Screening
- Participates in daily team meetings and case reviews
- Providing individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches
- Provide emergency mental health assessments
- Consult with medical staff on client medication needs
- Deliver education and support to clients' families and support systems
- Regular assessment of client progress
- Coordination with community providers
- Transportation services that promote client independence
- Part of the on-call rotation with other PACT team members
- Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive Salary $55,000
- Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Dependent Coverage
- Organization-Paid Life Insurance
- 403B and ROTH Retirement Plans with Employer Match
- Pension Plan
- Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
- Additional Compensation for Qualified Spanish-Speaking Candidates
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
