CLINICIAN - LCSW / LPC

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY•Brick, NJ

5d•$0 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Clinician - LCSW / LPC to join their award-winning team, recognized as a premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. This dynamic and innovative non-profit organization was named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ. Their mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. They are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions, encouraging staff development and embracing a growth mindset.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline
NJ licensure as LCSW or LPC
Working with children and teens with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.
Demonstrates familiarity with organizational policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough intake assessments, formulates diagnosis based on clinical presentation, and determines appropriate level of care.
Adheres to assigned productivity of service numbers for PCCF full time clinicians.
Outlines preliminary treatment plans that address the immediate needs of the client. Recommendations include identification of individual needs and plan outlines how these will be addressed.
Facilitates individual, family and group therapy. Begins and ends group on time, prepares any materials as required, initiates new or improved group processes based on needs of the population.
Provides case management as needed including timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination, and phone contact to community resources and related professionals. Documentation reflects all contacts made with and/or on behalf of each client.
Responds to mental health crises as needed, i.e. walk-ins, access calls
Develops Individualized treatment plans and review of client progress within required timeframes. Problem List specifies problems in current, behavioral/observable terms and reflects integration of needs identified.
Collaborates with Treatment Team to identify clients that are at risk for discharge based on lack of contact, creatively engages vulnerable populations, and makes at least 3 attempts to engage clients in accordance with policy, and beyond in high-risk cases.
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
Completes all medical record documentation within 24 hours.
Consults with Leadership to determine schedule that meets the needs of the population served.
Participate in supervision with the program director and attends treatment team meetings, including agency-wide clinical case reviews.
Complies with NJ state regulations outlining requirements to practice with a provisional mental health license.
Completes assigned e-learning within required time frames.
Submits updated licenses to HR in a timely manner.