Counselor Lead

Pyramid Healthcare•Paramus, NJ

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. High Focus Centers in Paramus is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. At High Focus Centers in Paramus we are currently seeking an Lead Counselor for our clinical team while they provide treatment through clinical services including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and referral source/ outpatient provider contact as well as creating individualized and comprehensive treatment plans designed to meet each client’s treatment goals. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity!

Requirements

NJ professional license such as LSW, LAC, preferably a LCADC, LCSW or LPC
1 year documented experience in the provision in mental health services to youth

Responsibilities

Facilitates group therapy, including preparation of materials, through research and construction of curriculum as needed.
Carrying a limited caseload as deemed necessary.
Communicating with referral sources and company representatives regularly to strengthen relationships and address concerns/problems.
Work closely to coordinate care with internal treatment providers regarding evaluation of client needs and/or medication management as appropriate.
Manages client files by conducting scheduled audits to ensure proper documentation is present and all licensing regulations are met.
Facilitates and attends weekly treatment team meetings.
Assists staff and program scheduling as needed.
As needed, conducts insurance reviews and assessments.
Supports with intake process with new clients into program as applicable.
Participates in on-call duties for the facility to assist line staff with client behavioral and emotional needs as applicable.
Oversees Family Programming including but not limited to the facilitation of psycho-educational programming as deemed appropriate.
Provide recommendations and assist in coordination of aftercare planning for clients.
Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director with clerical duties and any other duties as assigned.
Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Other duties as assigned.