Licensed Mental Health Professional

Oaks Integrated Care•Lumberton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, you will work within a community based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline
Licensure as an LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Minimum of 3 years’ post-licensure experience required
Valid driver’s license in good standing
Knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders and best practice interventions
Knowledge of the DSM-V and standard assessment tools
Ability to provide individual, group, and family counseling
Proficient clinical writing skills
Ability to effectively navigate technology, including Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and online communication tools
Ability to assess and appropriately manage crisis situations
Ability to work both independently and within a team setting

Responsibilities

Engage and assess consumer strengths and needs
Provide written clinical eligibility assessments and level-of-care recommendations
Determine clinical eligibility and appropriateness for diversion.
Refer participants to appropriate treatment providers and services.
Conduct initial and on-going assessments and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
Coordinate with treatment providers regarding participant progress
Conduct in-person evaluations at: Burlington County Jail and Atlantic County Jail (Burlington County female inmates housed there), as needed
Assist the Case Manager with navigating community support to resources available across the community (as needed)
Work across multiple counties based on program need
Attend monthly MHDP, Oaks, and treatment team meetings and court hearings, as needed.
Collaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
Assist in the development of the individualized service plan
Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews of Mental Health Diversion Program applicants
Review relevant medical, psychiatric, psychological, and correctional records
Collaboratively develop person-centered treatment plans to address individuals’ goals
Engage in crisis intervention when necessary
Maintain required level of service
Provide supportive telephone contact, as needed
Maintain clinical records that meet all applicable agency policies for timeliness, regulatory and professional standards, and thoroughly document qualitative aspects of care
Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed
Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally
Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed
All other duties, as assigned